Cistercian Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–12
Irving, TX
1 Cistercian Rd, Irving, TX 75039
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Texas
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Irving
- The largest Catholic school in Irving
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
In Irving, Texas, Cistercian Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. About 352 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Texas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Diocese of Dallas. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 352
- Teachers
- 56 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Dallas
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Texas (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 60% of Catholic schools in Texas.
- Compared with 25 Catholic schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cistercian Preparatory School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cistercian Preparatory School
What grades does Cistercian Preparatory School serve?
Cistercian Preparatory School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Cistercian Preparatory School?
About 352 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cistercian Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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