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Annual Tuition

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

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

St. Catherine'sNot published
Cristo ReyNot Published
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

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

Income Eligibility

St. Catherine'sNot 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.
CathedralNot Published

Sibling Discount

Commute from home

	St. Catherine's Montessori	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	Cathedral High School
Tuition	$20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$22,850 2026-27 rate
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	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.
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	Not posted	Nov 7, 2026
Required test	None	None	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	12	Not posted
Enrollment	23	472	Not Published
Student:Teacher	14.4:1	11.8:1	Not Published
Mass	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Daily
Sports	6 sports	10 sports	11 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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