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Annual Tuition

Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))
St. Pius X2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)

Need-Based Financial Aid

Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)
St. Pius XYes (~30% receive need-based aid, >40% some aid/scholarship; average award >$7,500. Clarity platform; opens Nov 1 for new families.)

Merit Scholarships

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)
St. Pius XYes (Merit and need-based scholarships via the admissions application; half-tuition for a third concurrently enrolled sibling)

Sibling Discount

Included in Tuition

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

Payment Plans

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
St. Pius X1 payment (Jul 1) · 2 payments $11,425 (Jul 1 / Dec 1, +2.5% fee) · 10 monthly $2,285 Jul-Apr (+3% fee)

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$22,850 2026-27 rate
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	None	In-house placement test	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	80	655
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	4.5:1	7:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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