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Annual Tuition

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

Need-Based Financial Aid

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.)
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.)
Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)

Merit Scholarships

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

Included in Tuition

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

Income Eligibility

St. Catherine'sNot Published
CathedralNot 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

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

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