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Annual Tuition

Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
Cathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
St. Catherine's2,056,000 (2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753)

Need-Based Financial Aid

Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
CathedralYes (Administered through FACTS Grant & Aid. The school reports an endowment restricted to tuition assistance, and states that it works with accepted families on affordability.)
St. Catherine'sYes (FACTS (Archdiocese form auto-applies to SCM's own program); opens Dec, due Mar. TEFA participant, but may reduce school aid when TEFA funds received.)

Merit Scholarships

Cristo ReyNot Published
CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)
St. Catherine'sNot published

Included in Tuition

Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)
CathedralNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Income Eligibility

Cristo ReyDemonstrated financial need is required for admission. 2027-28 household income caps: 2 people $64,920 · 3 $81,960 · 4 $99,000 · 5 $116,040 (scales to 10: $201,240). Limited hardship exceptions above caps.
CathedralNot Published
St. Catherine'sNot Published

Sibling Discount

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Cathedral High School	St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $150 Tuition deposit: $750 New Student Fee: $850 Facility fee: $800 Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori)
Open house	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted
Required test	None	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	None
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	Not Published	23
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	Not Published	14.4:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Daily	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	11 sports	6 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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