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Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,300
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cistercian Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1962
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
357 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, French, Government, Physics, Spanish, Theology, World History
Average SAT score
1470
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Grey/Khaki shorts, white polo shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,300
Tuition Notes
Tuition is $25,300 for Middle School and $26,400 for Upper School
Summer Program Cost
$300
% on Financial Aid
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
Admissions Director
Fr. Anthony Bigney
Admissions Associate
Lisa Richard
Endowment Size
$10.642 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Math Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Robotics, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Literary Magazine, Theater
Math Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Robotics, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Literary Magazine, Theater
School Notes
- The curriculum of the Upper School presupposes what is offered in lower grades, while the curriculum of the first years anticipates and prepares for what is offered on more advanced levels. Several of the courses in the Middle School, especially in the Third and Fourth Forms, cover material that is elsewhere routinely taught at the high school level. Thus, compared to the traditional junior and senior high school programs, ours is increasingly accelerated and, in fact, culminates in college-level courses and the opportunity to earn a substantial amount of college credit by the time of graduation from Cistercian.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cistercian Preparatory School cost?
Cistercian Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $25,300 for private students and $300 for summer students.
What sports does Cistercian Preparatory School offer?
Cistercian Preparatory School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is Cistercian Preparatory School's ranking?
Cistercian Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cistercian Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Cistercian Preparatory School is Jan. 15.
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