Holy Cross Lutheran Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 542 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,450
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Cross Lutheran Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Cognia
Association of Independent Schools of Florida

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
Pre-K	21
Kind	48
1	48
2	44
3	46
4	40
5	32
6	47
7	51
8	49
9	29
10	30
11	28
12	29

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1999

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Student Body

Total Students

542 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP Biology (11th)AP Calculus AB (11th)

AP Calculus BC (11th)AP Capstone Research 1 (12th)

AP Capstone Seminar 1 (11th)AP Chemistry (11th)

AP Environmental (12th)AP Euro

AP Government & Politics (12th)AP Language (11th)

AP Literature (12th)AP Macroeconomics(12th)

AP Physics (11th)AP Spanish Lang (12th)

AP Spanish Lit (11th)AP Statistics (12th)

AP U.S. History (11th)AP World History

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki bottoms, school-logo polo shirts and PE uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,450

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies based upon program in which child is enrolled.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Admissions Director

Tasha Elijah

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

National Honor Society

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramDrama productions

Thespians SocietyVoxCru - Choral Group

Woodshop

School Notes

Holy Cross Lutheran Academy is a premier Christian school in Central Florida. We consider ourselves to be in partnership with parents to provide a well-rounded education that encourages our students to live as responsible Christian citizens, courageously sharing the love of Jesus in a changing world. We are located 2 separate campuses in Sanford in Seminole County. Our Lower School (5450 Holy Cross Ct.) offers VPK, and K through 5th grade.
Our Upper School is at 100 Aero Lane in Sanford which includes 6th through High School. If you would like to learn more, please visit us at www.thehcla.org. We look forward to meeting you soon!.

PK - High School Christ-Centered Community
Unique 4-year High School Capstone Program
Athletics Program
Fine Arts Program
Holy Cross Academy Students routinely score in the top 15% on National Achievement Test.
Dedicated Christian teachers who serve as daily role models.
Daily bible instruction and opportunities for worship.
Integration of Christian faith into all subjects each day.
Opportunities for Christian Service.
Close contact with the parents and home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Cross Lutheran Academy cost?

Holy Cross Lutheran Academy's tuition is approximately $11,450 for private students.

What sports does Holy Cross Lutheran Academy offer?

Holy Cross Lutheran Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Holy Cross Lutheran Academy's ranking?

Holy Cross Lutheran Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran Academy?

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

School Reviews

5 1/23/2020

I toured this school last week and was very pleased with my findings. I met with Sue Stark and she was more than helpful and shared in my excitement about my son starting here for middle school. This seems like a very well rounded and organized school and I am very excited about grounding some roots here with my son!

- Posted by Parent - Brittany

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Seminole County, FL is $12,813 for elementary schools and $13,782 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Seminole County, FL is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).