Last verified: October 2026
Do Raleigh Catholic schools accept the Opportunity Scholarship?
Yes. Cathedral School, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Raphael, The Franciscan School, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Thomas More in Chapel Hill, Immaculata, Cardinal Gibbons, St. Thomas More Academy and Cristo Rey Research Triangle all matched 2026-27 Direct Payment listings.
What does a Catholic K-8 cost after the scholarship?
It depends on the school's tuition and your tier, and tuition is missing from both the state table and the federal survey. As an illustration, a $9,000 tuition bill minus a $7,148 Tier 2 award leaves $1,852 before parish or school aid.
Is Cristo Rey Research Triangle different from other Catholic high schools?
Yes. It belongs to the Jesuit Schools Network in the federal survey and uses the Cristo Rey work-study model, where students work at partner employers as part of the school week. Ask the school how that affects what families pay.
How large is each Triangle Catholic school?
Students reported to the federal survey, plus 2026-27 Direct Payment status, for each Triangle Catholic school.
| School | Town | Grades | Students | Direct Payment 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Gibbons High School | Raleigh | 9-12 | 1,590 | Yes |
| Cathedral School | Raleigh | PK-8 | 223 | Yes |
| Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School | Durham | 9-11 | 219 | Yes |
| Immaculata Catholic School | Durham | PK-8 | 466 | Yes |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School | Raleigh | K-8 | 464 | Yes |
| St. Andrew's Early Childhood Center | Apex | PK-K | 16 | No |
| St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School | Wake Forest | PK-8 | 237 | Yes |
| St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School | Apex | PK-8 | 543 | Yes |
| St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School | Cary | PK-8 | 476 | Yes |
| St. Raphael Catholic School | Raleigh | K-8 | 458 | Yes |
| St. Thomas More Academy | Raleigh | 6-11 | 243 | Yes |
| St. Thomas More Catholic School | Chapel Hill | PK-8 | 351 | Yes |
| The Franciscan School | Raleigh | K-8 | 668 | Yes |
Catholic K-8 parish school vs Catholic high school: how do they compare?
| Catholic K-8 parish school | Catholic high school |
|---|---|
| Mostly pre-K through grade 8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Often parish-supported pricing | One tuition schedule plus aid |
| Feeds Catholic high schools | Adds dual enrollment options for juniors and seniors |