Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Holy Cross Elementary School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
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.
- 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Holy Cross Elementary School often compared to?
Holy Cross Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Family Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Holy Cross Elementary School vs. Holy Family Elementary School
The nearest high school to Holy Cross Elementary School is Lighted Way Association (14.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is La Salle Peru Christian School (13.6 miles away)
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Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Baptist
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Distance: 15.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Baptist
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Christian
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 165 students
Catholic
122 West Washington Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0700
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Baptist
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
Distance: 15.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Baptist
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Baptist
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2003 5th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-1914
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Catholic
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
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1309 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6888
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6888
0.3 miles
Gr: K-1 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
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805 4th Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 538-6226
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 538-6226
0.5 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Northbrook School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Guiles Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6237
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6237
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Mendota Twp High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Main St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7446
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7446
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Allen School School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2233
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2233
8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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