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Daily Life

Enrollment (federal data)

  • Incarnate Word248 (NCES PSS 2023-24. Downtown campus.)
  • St. Pius X558 (NCES PSS 2023-24 — school reports 655; different years/methods)
  • St. Catherine's23 (Grades 9-12 (NCES 2023-24: 7/8/6/2); campus total ~265 (14 months-12th).)

Student–Teacher Ratio (federal data)

  • Incarnate Word8.3:1 (Computed: 248 / 29.8 FTE (NCES 2023-24))
  • St. Pius X14:1 (NCES 2023-24: 558 / 39.9 FTE. Schools count staff differently than NCES FTE.)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Transportation

  • Incarnate WordDowntown campus — school parking garage + two lots across Jackson St (no bus program published)
  • St. Pius X3 bus lines ($1,550/yr): Orange (West U/Bellaire/Meyerland), Gray (Spring Branch/Memorial/Katy), Black (Cypress/Tomball/Willowbrook); late run 6:15 M-Th (School-operated bus service.)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Dress Code

  • Incarnate WordTommy Hilfiger uniform (code INCA02); red V-neck sweater/vest with IWA monogram; "Falcon Friday" spirit days
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Enrollment (school-reported)

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Pius X655
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published

Full Campus

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. Catherine's14 months - 12th grade (coed); Adolescent Community gr 7-9; High School gr 10-12 (launched 2017)

School Day

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. Catherine's8:00 AM - 3:45 PM (extended care available)

Student–Teacher Ratio (school-reported)

  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Pius X7:1
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
Commute from home
Incarnate Word Academy
St. Pius X High School
St. Catherine's Montessori
Tuition
$22,800

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

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
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Sibling discountNot PublishedHalf tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child10% off for each younger sibling
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

Open houseNov 8, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
None
Application deadlineDec 14, 2026Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses18Not postedNot posted
Enrollment24865523
Student:Teacher8.3:17:114.4:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Sports10 sports14 sports6 sports
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