Holy Cross Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

At Holy Cross Catholic School, we believe every child deserves to feel like they belong.
We're a neighborhood Pre-K - 8th school in North Portland where teachers know ALL our students, friendships grow across grade levels, and families look out for one another.
Our classrooms are calm and welcoming, giving kids the space to feel comfortable, build confidence, and genuinely enjoy learning.
We challenge our students to do their best, but we also teach them to be kind, lend a hand, and care for the people around them.
These are lessons that stay long after they leave our classrooms.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked OR School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 202 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,550
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

Holy Cross Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Holy Cross Catholic School
Pre-K	13
Kind	12
1	15
2	20
3	22
4	22
5	29
6	29
7	21
8	19

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Grade 5 and 6 largest with 29 students each, the biggest grades at Holy Cross Catholic School.

Year Founded

1912

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Student Body

Total Students

202 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,550

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Tuition Notes

Almost half of our students receive tuition assistance.

% on Financial Aid

46%

Admissions Associate

Leigh Little

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

FootballSwimming

Volleyball

School Mascot

Coyote

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess ClubChoir

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BandChess Club

ChoirSpeech Team

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School Notes

Holy Cross is a community of diverse family backgrounds and welcomes students of all races, religions, and cultures. Established in 1912 by the Sisters of Saint Mary of Oregon (SSMO), religion is taught daily and incorporated into all curriculum areas. The spirit of faith is modeled among the faculty and is part of all school actvities, including private and communal prayer experiences and weekly student liturgies. Holy Cross Catholic School is accredited by the WCEA, the WASC, and the State of Oregon. The entire faculty is state-certified, and over 80 percent hold master degrees. Many grades also have student teachers from the University of Portland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Cross Catholic School cost?

Holy Cross Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,550 for private students.

What sports does Holy Cross Catholic School offer?

Holy Cross Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Swimming and Volleyball.

What is Holy Cross Catholic School's ranking?

Holy Cross Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Catholic School?

The application deadline for Holy Cross Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Holy Cross Catholic School located?

Holy Cross Catholic School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other private schools located in North Portland.

School Reviews

5 3/16/2021

My son started at Holy Cross as a pre-K'er and is currently in Kindergarten. He has absolutely blossomed at the school. They encourage his sense of wonder and curiosity and he is gaining a fantastic academic foundation. We feel so lucky to be a part of the HC community and I'm so proud of the values my child is developing and thankful for the incredible partnership I have with the school in educating my child.

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