Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
This page answers frequently asked questions about Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic Schools.
General Information
There are seventeen diocesan schools, including fourteen PK-8 schools and three high schools. Please visit the School Directory or School Finder for a complete list.
Fort Worth Catholic schools are spread across a 28-county territory in North Texas, with locations in Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, Denton, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Muenster, and Gainesville. For a clearer view of where schools are located within the Diocese of Fort Worth, please visit the Schools Map.
The Fort Worth Catholic schools serve students from Preschool (PK3) through 12th grade. There are fourteen PK-8 Schools and three High Schools.
You can contact a Fort Worth Catholic school by visiting the School Directory or School Finder and selecting the School Details button for the school closest to your location. On either page you will find contact information, faculty, and staff.
School Directory School Finder
If you still have questions, you may also contact Dana Cox, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Fort Worth Catholic Schools office at 817-945-9406 or .
The mission is to educate and form students in the Catholic moral and intellectual tradition, focusing on the development of the whole child — mind, body, and soul. In partnership with parents as primary educators, our schools prepare children in a welcoming environment for academic excellence to be compassionate, morally grounded, and actively engaged in their faith and the world around them.
Admissions & Enrollment
Contact the Fort Worth Catholic school you are interested in for a tour and fill out their application directly. The School Directory and School Finder serve as helpful resources for finding schools and contact information for beginning the application process.
School Directory School Finder
If you still have questions, you may also contact Dana Cox, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Fort Worth Catholic Schools office at 817-945-9406 or .
Enrollment is open to families seeking an environment of academic excellence and faith formation. Current enrollment includes 4,365 students across 17 schools.
Fort Worth Catholic schools host welcoming fundraisers and open houses for prospective families and alumni. You can also participate in monthly school tours featuring student ambassadors to experience the campus environment. A list of open houses/tours and events are added to the calendar regularly.
Tip: Call the school you are interested in and speak with a faculty member to register for an open house/tour or visit the school’s official website by searching the School Finder.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition varies by school, but there is tuition assistance available and the Texas Educational Savings Account (TEFA) to support private education.
Yes; 100% of schools offer tuition assistance, and currently 50% of all students are on some form of scholarship.
Tuition assistance is strictly need-based, and families must submit applications demonstrating financial need directly at the school website; over half of current applicants qualify for federal Free or Reduced Lunch programs.
Camino is the Diocese of Fort Worth's coordinated response to Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), helping families navigate legislative options and access support for Catholic education.
Academics & Performance
In addition to the credited academic programs there are 150+ clubs and activities offered including a Classical Dual Language curriculum at All Saints, nationally ranked robotics teams at Nolan, and world-class music programs at St. Andrew.
The Diocese boasts a 100% high school graduation rate, and 2025 graduates earned $19 million in academic scholarships. The average SAT score for students in the Diocese is 1177, significantly higher than the state and national averages.
Cassata High School offers a non-traditional, self-paced path for students who require a different learning environment.
Yes; 100% of schools are fully accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCBED).
Faith & Community
Faith is integrated into every action, with students participating in roughly 1,000 school Masses and 43,000 service hours annually.
Yes; non-Catholic families are drawn to these schools because of shared values, virtues, and a safe, disciplined environment. Approximately 90% of current students are Catholic, meaning 10% come from other backgrounds.
Safety & Policies
The Diocese of Fort Worth utilizes the Guardian Ministry, a pioneering, community-led security model involving highly trained volunteers and armed personnel to provide physical and spiritual security.
There is a significant trend across campuses to reduce or eliminate cell phone use to improve student well-being and focus.
Contacts:
Dana Cox
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
817-945-9406
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