Holy Cross Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 539-7003
- Holy Cross School is a faith-centered community fostering lives of service, integrity, and life-long learning.
- We are committed to Catholic education founded on Gospel-centered values and the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
- We are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others.
- The Holy Cross staff works hard to create and maintain a positive climate.
- It is important to us that students enjoy coming to school and are supported in developing academic, as well as interpersonal skills.
- We pride ourselves on having an atmosphere where parental communication and involvement is a key ingredient in the success of each child's education.
- Our comprehensive curriculum unites the Gospel message to our students in their daily work with morning prayer, school-wide religious celebrations, and community service.
- Students are also supported in learning and practicing appropriate conduct, good manners, and kindness to one another.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 196 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
Total Students | 196 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 31% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- Holy Cross School is a faith-centered community fostering lives of service, integrity, and life-long learning. We are committed to Catholic education founded on Gospel-centered values and the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. We are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others. The Holy Cross staff works hard to create and maintain a positive climate. It is important to us that students enjoy coming to school and are supported in developing academic, as well as interpersonal skills. We pride ourselves on having an atmosphere where parental communication and involvement is a key ingredient in the success of each child's education. Our comprehensive curriculum unites the Gospel message to our students in their daily work with morning prayer, school-wide religious celebrations, and community service. Students are also supported in learning and practicing appropriate conduct, good manners, and kindness to one another.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Holy Cross Elementary School is La Salle Peru Christian School (13.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La SalleLa Salle Peru Christian School(Baptist)Grades: PK-12 | 65 students
13.6 miles
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037 13.6 PK-12
65 - La SalleLighted Way Association IncSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-12 | 41 students
15 miles
941 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345 15 PK-12
41 - La SalleTrinity Catholic Academy(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 204 students
15.1 miles
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523 15.1 PK-8
204 - Peru Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
15.2 miles
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140 15.2 9-12
288 - PeruPeru Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 239 students
15.3 miles
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914 15.3 PK-8
239
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