Excellent
#69 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 8% of private schools
Cistercian Preparatory School
High School
1 CISTERCIAN RD, Irving, TX 75039
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#69 of 883
In Irving
#2 of 11
public schools
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About Cistercian Preparatory School
Cistercian Preparatory School is a private high school in Irving, TX. Cistercian Preparatory School serves approximately 357 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Cistercian Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Cistercian Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Cistercian Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Cistercian Preparatory School compares to 49 public schools serving similar grades in Irving, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cistercian Preparatory School (this school) | 8.0 |
| FARINE EL | 5.8 |
| MACARTHUR H S | 4.7 |
| KEYES EL | 3.6 |
| UNIVERSAL ACADEMY | 7.3 |
| GOOD EL | 4.1 |
| AUSTIN MIDDLE | 5.6 |
| JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY | 7.2 |
| LEE EL | 3.8 |
| GILBERT F M EL | 7.5 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | 6.6 |
| BRANDENBURG EL | 5.8 |
| IRVING H S | 4.6 |
| BARBARA CARDWELL CAREER PREPARATORY CENTER | 3.6 |
| NORTH LAKE EARLY COLLEGE H S | 6.5 |
| LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE | 6.5 |
| LIVELY EL | 3.8 |
| LA VILLITA EL | 7.5 |
| BOWIE MIDDLE | 5.6 |
| CROCKETT MIDDLE | 4.4 |
| BRITAIN EL | 3.0 |
Showing 20 of 49 schools. View all schools in Irving
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1 CISTERCIAN RD, Irving, TX 75039
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cistercian Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. UPLIFT EDUCATION-NORTH HILLS PREP H S (rated 8.8/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Dallas), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 2.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, MACARTHUR H S (rated 4.7/10, 2.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Irving, see our Irving schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL Irving | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| REDEEMER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Irving | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| THE SLOAN SCHOOL Irving | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| FARINE EL Irving | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| GOOD EL Irving | 2.3 mi | 4.1 |
| KEYES EL Irving | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| AUSTIN MIDDLE Irving | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| MACARTHUR H S Irving | 2.1 mi | 4.7 |
| GILBERT F M EL Irving | 2.6 mi | 7.5 |
| UNIVERSAL ACADEMY Irving | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| PIERCE EARLY CHILDHOOD Irving | 2.5 mi | 3.4 |
| BARBARA CARDWELL CAREER PREPARATORY CENTER Irving | 2.7 mi | 3.6 |
| UPLIFT EDUCATION-NORTH HILLS PREP MIDDLE Dallas | 2.8 mi | 9.0 |
| UPLIFT EDUCATIION-NORTH HILLS PREP PRI Dallas | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| UPLIFT EDUCATION-NORTH HILLS PREP H S Dallas | 2.8 mi | 8.8 |
| IRVING H S Irving | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY Irving | 2.5 mi | 7.2 |
| LETOT CAMPUS Dallas | 2.5 mi | 5.6 |
| LEE EL Irving | 2.6 mi | 3.8 |
| BRANDENBURG EL Irving | 2.6 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75039 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,366
Median Home Value
$567,500
Median Rent
$1,812/mo
Population
22,450
College Educated
75.9%
Homeownership
16.1%
Avg Commute
21.3 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
32.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cistercian Preparatory School
What grades does Cistercian Preparatory School serve?
Cistercian Preparatory School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Cistercian Preparatory School?
Cistercian Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cistercian Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cistercian Preparatory School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cistercian Preparatory School rank in TX?
Cistercian Preparatory School ranks #69 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Cistercian Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cistercian Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cistercian Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Cistercian Preparatory School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cistercian Preparatory School a religious school?
Cistercian Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (469) 499-5400
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