Holy Cross Academy
St. Michael's school serves children from pre-school through eighth grade. We are a community of parents, teachers, priests, and staff who care about and foster the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth of our children.
Our approach to discipline is based on respect respect for self, respect for learning, respect for each other.
Since 1895 our mission here at St. Michael's has remained the same help build the kingdom of God.
We offer solid instruction based on the traditions of our Catholic faith and we help our students through their spiritual journey by preparing them for the sacrament.
We do this by building a spiritual community that reflects Christ's love through Daily Prayer and Weekly Mass: Our students, faculty, and staff pray together daily.
Mass is celebrated weekly with students and there are a number of special all school masses and prayer services planned throughout the year.
Parents are invited to attend any of these masses. Our students have numerous opportunities to serve others by participating in programs that benefit the community: Special Olympics, Juvenile Diabetes, Math Marathon for Saint Judes, Mary Queen and Mother Nursing Home, Foreign Missions, Saint Vincent DePaul, Sts Peter & Paul Soup Kitchen, and many others.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
574 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Cross Academy's ranking?
Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Academy?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Cross Academy is Nerinx Hall High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The College School (0.3 miles away)
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Students
Grades: PK-8 0.3 miles 7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
0.3
PK-8
n/a
Nerinx Hall High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 589 students 0.8 miles 530 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
0.8
9-12
589
Dept Of Special Education
Special Education School (Catholic)
Grades: 1-12 | 48 students 1.1 miles 20 Archbishop May Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7320
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7320
1.1
1-12
48
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-9 | 245 students 1.1 miles 341 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-8989
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-8989
1.1
K-9
245
Artcare
Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 19 students 1.4 miles 803 Lafayette Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 412-5304
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 412-5304
1.4
K-5
19
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