Oratory Academy
Oratory Academy offers a Catholic classical liberal arts education for students from PK3 to 8th grade. Our focus is on helping students become outstanding human beings, improve academic performance, enhance intelligence, foster spiritual growth and awareness. The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System focuses on teaching students how to live the Gospel with joy and purpose.
Enrollment & Re-enrollment Process
A New Opportunity for All Families
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program is a new opportunity for families seeking a Catholic education. Beginning in 2026, the State of Texas may provide eligible families with financial support to assist with private education expenses.
The TEFA program is open to all Texas children, with priority given to students with disabilities and families from lower-income households. Eligible families may receive approximately $10,000 per student per year to be applied toward tuition, textbooks, tutoring, uniforms, and other approved educational expenses. Students with qualifying disabilities may be eligible for up to $30,000 per year.
Families are encouraged to begin the school enrollment process early and to be prepared to apply for TEFA funding once the state application window opens. For additional information about TEFA, please visit txcatholic.org/efa
For school-specific questions, please contact:
Mrs. M. Duran
Email: mduran@oratoryschools.org
Phone: 956-781-3056
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Academic Acceptance Clause
Admission to The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System (Oratory Academy) is determined solely by the school’s academic and institutional criteria.
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Acceptance to the school does not depend on participation in the TEFA program.
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TEFA functions exclusively as a financial assistance and payment mechanism.
Enrollment Process – New Students
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Apply to the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) according to state timelines.
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Await TEFA notification (expected in April).
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Complete The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System (Oratory Academy) admission process, including documents, interview, and entrance exam if applicable.
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Sign the Admission Policy.
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Execute the Enrollment Contract and Enrollment Packet to secure placement.
NOTE: You are not required to apply to the TEFA Program. You may enroll your child beginning February 4, in our standard process.
Re-Enrollment Process – Current Students
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Apply to TEFA.
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Await TEFA notification (expected in April).
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Sign the Re-Enrollment Contract for the 2026–2027 school year.
NOTE: You are not required to apply to the TEFA Program. You may enroll your child beginning February 4, as you normally do.
Financial Responsibility Notice
Families not accepted into TEFA remain fully responsible for tuition and fees
according to school financial policies.