Holy Cross Elementary School

1008 Jefferson St Mendota, IL 61342
www.holycrossmendota.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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

Student Body

Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

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)

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

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