Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 485 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 19 / May. 30 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston
9	126
10	110
11	112
12	137

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2009

Colors

White, Gold, Orange, Marigold, Orange/White

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

485 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

57%

Average Class Size

24 students

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus ABAP English: Langauge and Composition

AP English: Literature and CompositionAP Environmental Science

AP Environmental ScienceAP Physics

AP Spanish: Language and CultureAP Statistics

AP US Government

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

school uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 19 / May. 30 / rolling

Tuition Notes

$400-$3500 on a sliding scale depending on the family\'s financial resources. Students earn half of their education working one day a week at Houston-area companies through our Corporate Work-Study Program.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Alexander Zapata

Admissions Associate

Adriana Martinez

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Black Student UnionChess Club

ChoirCulinary Club

Eagle InvestorsEnvironmental Club

Garden ClubLiterary Arts Club

Magis Ministry ClubNational Honor Society

Psychology ClubStudent Ambassador Program

Student CouncilThe Woods Club

Theater ClubYear Book Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubDrumline

Music Club

School Notes

Cristo Rey Jesuit, a Catholic high school, combines personal responsibility, academic rigor, and a corporate work-study program to empower students of all faiths from economically challenged families to reach their full potential. The school opened its doors with some 80 students in August 2009. Currently, all of the school`s nearly 500 students participate in the Corporate Work-Study Program where four students share one entry-level position at corporations around the city to pay half of their education costs. 100% of the students from each of Cristo Rey Jesuit`s graduating classes has been accepted into college.
Cristo Rey Jesuit is part of a larger network of 35 schools across the nation. For more information: www.cristoreyjesuit.org.

School Mascot: Lion

Cristo Rey Jesuit is designed exclusively to serve families who demonstrate a financial need. Families must qualify (fall at or below a designated income cap) in order to qualify for admission to Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory. All student also must be at least14 year old by September 1 of their entry year into Cristo Rey Jesuit and must also be authorized to work in the United States, as all students partipate in our one-of-a-kind Corporate Work-Study Program. Finally, student must be able to demonstrate their willingness to be in a College Preparatory School and be able to maintain the rigor that it requires.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Isaiah Culpepper - Class of 2015, Texas A&M Kingsville Class of 2019 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston?

The acceptance rate of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

Who are famous alumni from Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston?

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston famous alumni include: Isaiah Culpepper - Class of 2015, Texas A&M Kingsville Class of 2019.

What sports does Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston offer?

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston's ranking?

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston?

The application deadline for Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston is Jan. 19 / May. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 19 / May. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston located?

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Southeast Houston.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,542 for elementary schools and $22,246 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).