Holy Cross Elementary School

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:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar

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)

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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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)

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The average private school tuition in Kenton County, KY is $7,776 for elementary schools and $8,061 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kenton County, KY is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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