Holy Cross School

720 Elder Ln, Deerfield, IL, 60015-0600
Holy Cross School is a Catholic educational community committed to academic excellence, deepening of Christian values, and fostering of service to society. Supported by Holy Cross Parish, dedicated parents, and devoted faculty, the school actively participates in the Catholic mission of evangelization. The school provides a quality education to ensure that the students become lifelong learners. Students grow spiritually through faith, witness, and prayer by being called to live out the Gospel message. Emphasis is placed on social responsibility and exemplary citizenship. Holy Cross School develops and nurtures the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Children are considered unique individuals and are provided with spiritual, academic, physical, & social guidance. We are dedicated to academic excellence and the nurturing of lifelong curiosity and self-discipline within a Catholic educational setting. The educational programs strive to meet the various learning styles of our students. We believe that children learn best when they are participants in the learning process. Through instruction, example, and experience, our children develop basic skills needed for critical thinking, problem solving, and self direction.

School Overview:

Holy Cross School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Reading and Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities, and 504 plans
Year Founded 1937
Student Body
Total Students 221 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 2% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 55%
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Rates vary for parishioners and nonparishioners and for the number of students enrolled.
% on Financial Aid 6%
Admissions Director Janice DiVincenzo
Admissions Associate Katie Anderson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Football
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Connie's Club - before and after daycare Homework Club
Junior High Play Junior and Senior Band
Language Stars - Spanish Instruction Lego Club
Pom Pon Club Safety Patrol
Variety Show

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Nearby Schools:

Holy Cross School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Montessori Connection
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.1 mi. away
Socrates Hellenica American Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 1.3 mi. away
Chicagoland Jewish High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.9 mi. away
Mental Health & Deafness Resources
Gr. PK | 2 mi. away

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