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Annual Tuition

Incarnate Word2,280,000 (2026-27 rate)
St. Pius X2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)

Need-Based Financial Aid

Incarnate WordYes (Average aid package $9,000; Blackbaud; apply by Dec 15. Aid recipients complete service hours (Service Study Program). Participates in TEFA.)
St. Pius XYes (~30% receive need-based aid, >40% some aid/scholarship; average award >$7,500. Clarity platform; opens Nov 1 for new families.)
Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)

Merit Scholarships

Incarnate WordYes (Average merit $5,000. Named: Jeanne de Matel ($8,000 renewable), Bishop McCarthy ($1,500), Bishop Rizzotto ($1,500))
St. Pius XYes (Merit and need-based scholarships via the admissions application; half-tuition for a third concurrently enrolled sibling)
Cristo ReyNot Published

Payment Plans

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

Included in Tuition

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

Income Eligibility

Incarnate WordNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published
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.

Sibling Discount

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	St. Pius X High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr
What's included	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: —	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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
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	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	None
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	18	Not posted	12
Enrollment	248	655	472
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	7:1	11.8:1
Mass	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	14 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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