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Annual Tuition

Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
St. Pius X2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
Cathedral2,285,000 (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.)
St. Pius XYes (~30% receive need-based aid, >40% some aid/scholarship; average award >$7,500. Clarity platform; opens Nov 1 for new families.)
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.)

Merit Scholarships

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Pius XYes (Merit and need-based scholarships via the admissions application; half-tuition for a third concurrently enrolled sibling)
CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)

Included in Tuition

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

Payment Plans

Cristo ReyNot 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)
CathedralNot Published

Sibling Discount

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Pius X High School	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$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 (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	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
Sibling discount	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
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	655	Not Published
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	7:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Daily
Sports	10 sports	14 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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