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Holy Cross Academy

Holy Cross Academy is a vibrant Catholic community that offers an excellent academic and faith formation program for your student on a campus appropriate for his age and development.

We have an Early Childhood Center, K-2 campus, 3-5 campus, and a Middle School campus.

Our students come to us from 31 zip codes. Our model is unique and serves our students well!.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 574 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2014

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

574 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

plaid skirt, khaki pants, collared polo shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Our mission is to provide the highest quality academic and faith formation program where each student develops spiritually, intellectually, and socially.

Source: Verified school update

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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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 574 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $16,793 for elementary schools and $20,746 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).