Holy Cross Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

3615 Church St
Latonia, KY 41015

Holy Cross High School is today, in good measure, a product of the tradition that has been created over the past eight decades.

This proud and spirited legacy has at its core, a commitment to excellence and a dedication to faith.

While the curriculum, buildings and teachers have changed, the foundation of our school remains the same.

The strong work ethic, the family atmosphere, and the “never say die” attitude are characteristics that serve as a common thread between the past and the present and connect alumni and friends from all generations.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 166 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Holy Cross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1891

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

166 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

Holy Cross Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Cross Elementary School's ranking?

Holy Cross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Elementary School?

The application deadline for Holy Cross Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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