Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Holy Cross Lutheran School
About the School
- Holy Cross is a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod school for students in Preschool through 8th Grade.
- The discipleship and scholarship of the curriculum at Holy Cross go hand in hand.
- Students are exposed to the love of Jesus Christ on a daily basis while they receive an excellent education.
- Our ISTEP scores reflect the high academic standards set forth by the Lutheran Association of Schools, the State of Indiana and our faculty.
- We teach to the needs of the whole child in our Preschool Education at Holy Cross Preschool.
- We have an active, rigorous program with a combination of play, listening and learning opportunities.
- Each student is a unique Child of God with spiritual, academic, social/emotional and physical developmental needs that are important to us as we partner with you in your child's Early Childhood Education.
- Holy Cross' K-5th grade program is an area of excellence.
- We partner with our parents to raise our children in a God pleasing manner.
- While your child is in our care, he/she will be involved with Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Christian Faith, Computer, Library, and Physical Education.
- We realize the importance of relationships so we offer many age appropriate field trips and family nights.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
428 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Holy Cross is a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod school for students in Preschool through 8th Grade. The discipleship and scholarship of the curriculum at Holy Cross go hand in hand. Students are exposed to the love of Jesus Christ on a daily basis while they receive an excellent education. Our ISTEP scores reflect the high academic standards set forth by the Lutheran Association of Schools, the State of Indiana and our faculty. We teach to the needs of the whole child in our Preschool Education at Holy Cross Preschool. We have an active, rigorous program with a combination of play, listening and learning opportunities. Each student is a unique Child of God with spiritual, academic, social/emotional and physical developmental needs that are important to us as we partner with you in your child's Early Childhood Education. Holy Cross' K-5th grade program is an area of excellence. We partner with our parents to raise our children in a God pleasing manner. While your child is in our care, he/she will be involved with Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Christian Faith, Computer, Library, and Physical Education. We realize the importance of relationships so we offer many age appropriate field trips and family nights.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Cross Lutheran School's ranking?
Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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