Holy Cross Academy

8874 Pardee Road Saint Louis, MO 63123
www.hca-stl.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment largest with 200 students, far above any other grade at Holy Cross Academy.
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to provide the highest quality academic and faith formation program where each student develops spiritually, intellectually, and socially.

Student Body

Total Students
574 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
plaid skirt, khaki pants, collared polo shirt
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

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School Notes

  • 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!.
  • 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!.
Source: Verified school update

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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,395 for elementary schools and $21,703 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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