Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Cross Catholic School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Holy Cross Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
For tuition information visit defianceholycross.org
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,136
Admissions Director
School Principal
Admissions Associate
School Secretary
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Lighthouse Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir
School Notes
- Holy Cross Catholic School was established in August 2009 with the consolidation of St. John and St. Mary Schools.
- Grades PreK-5
- We will provide your child with a high quality, academic education.
- We will teach your child to be a leader.
- We will strengthen your child's Christian values.
- We will provide your child with the feeling of fulfillment through service projects.
- St. John's Catholic School & St. Mary's Catholic School merged into one school and after a few years of the merger, the schools unified in one school building and rededicated Catholic education in Defiance County known as Holy Cross Catholic School.
- Our mission is Leading and Learning through Christ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Holy Cross Catholic School offer?
Holy Cross Catholic School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is Holy Cross Catholic School's ranking?
Holy Cross Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Cross Catholic School is New Horizons Academy (23.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grace Bible Church (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (15.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 3 | 4 students
Baptist
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1075 Glenwood Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-5536
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Catholic
722 Monroe St
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-3641
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
16035 County Road U
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 598-8702
Distance: 23.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
220 Lawrence Ave
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-7272
Distance: 27.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Church of Christ
17108 State Road 37
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5147
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Mennonite
10835 Cuba Rd
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5336
Distance: 29.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Catholic
110 N Pierce St
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-8561
Distance: 29.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
515 East Second Street
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-5371
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 3 | 4 students
Baptist
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1075 Glenwood Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-5536
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Catholic
722 Monroe St
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-3641
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
16035 County Road U
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 598-8702
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1075 Glenwood Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-5536
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Catholic
722 Monroe St
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-3641
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
16035 County Road U
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 598-8702
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Catholic
120 Arturus St
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2114
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 W Townline St
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
9270 miles
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hicksville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7475
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7475
9270.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Hicksville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
9270.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hicksville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
9270.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Antwerp Local Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
9270.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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