Cistercian Preparatory School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 357 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,300
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Cistercian Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cistercian Preparatory School
5	41
6	44
7	48
8	45
9	47
10	40
11	47
12	45

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1962

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Campus Size

82 acres

School Motto

'To Enkindle and To Enlighten'

Student Body

Total Students

357 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

22 students

Average SAT score

1470

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Grey/Khaki shorts, white polo shirt

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

ChemistryEconomics

English LiteratureFrench

GovernmentPhysics

SpanishTheology

World History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,300

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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

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and Field

Colors

White, Black

School Mascot

Hawks

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Math ClubMock Trial

Model UNRobotics

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Literary MagazineTheater

School Notes

All Boys Grades 5-12
Catholic, Monastic
All-Honors Curriculum
Ardere et Lucere: To Enkindle and Enlighten

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.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kevin Spencer 鈥�85 -

Source: Verified school update

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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.

Who are famous alumni from Cistercian Preparatory School?

Cistercian Preparatory School famous alumni include: Kevin Spencer 鈥�85.

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 and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Cistercian Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Cistercian Preparatory School is Jan. 15.

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