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Tuition & Financial Aid

Cristo Rey Jesuit exclusively serves students who desire a college-preparatory education but who might not otherwise be able to afford the rising cost of private school tuition.

The tuition for all students is $8,000 per year. While the actual cost to educate a Cristo Rey Jesuit student is approximately $20,000 annually, our unique educational
model, generous benefactors, and financial assistance make a Cristo Rey Jesuit education accessible to families across Houston.

In order to cover their tuition costs, families may use Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) funding and ACE scholarship funding. They may also apply for a Cristo Rey Jesuit scholarship. 

For the 2025-2026 school year, the average family contribution was $783.

What is the new texas education freedom account (tefa) Program? 

All students admitted to Cristo Rey Jesuit must demonstrate financial need by meeting the income criteria of the Cristo Rey Network, the national organization which sets the standards for Cristo Rey schools. A Cristo Rey Jesuit education is made possible by a unique blend of fundraising, tuition, and our innovative corporate work-study program:

  • Family Contribution: Cristo Rey Jesuit requires some contribution for tuition from each family. The amount of tuition for each student is determined on a sliding scale based on their family’s annual income.

  • Corporate Work Study Program:  All Cristo Rey Jesuit students work throughout their four years of high school, earning approximately 40% of the cost of their education while also gaining valuable business experience and building their resume. Learn more about Cristo Rey Jesuit’s Corporate Work-Study Program here.  

  • Fundraising: The Cristo Rey Jesuit development team raises money to further reduce tuition for families through its Sponsor a Student program

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