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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)
Incarnate Word2,280,000 (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.)
Incarnate WordYes (Average aid package $9,000; Blackbaud; apply by Dec 15. Aid recipients complete service hours (Service Study Program). Participates in TEFA.)

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)
Incarnate WordYes (Average merit $5,000. Named: Jeanne de Matel ($8,000 renewable), Bishop McCarthy ($1,500), Bishop Rizzotto ($1,500))

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)
Incarnate Word1-pay (Jul 1) · 2-pay (Jul 1 / Dec 1) · 10 monthly Jul-Apr (+2% fee)

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
Incarnate WordNot 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
Incarnate WordNot Published

Sibling Discount

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	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Pius X High School	Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,800 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 see fees Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —
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 8, 2026
Required test	None	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Dec 14, 2026
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	18
Enrollment	472	655	248
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	7:1	8.3:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	14 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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