Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K is largest with 28 students, while Grade 8 is smallest at 11.
Year Founded
1848
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No Formal Dress Code
Number of AP Courses
1 course
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
A discount is applied for members of Holy Cross Church
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Mascot
Braves
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
International Club
Arts and Music Programs:
After School BandChimes
Handbell ChoirPiano Instruction
Violin
School Notes
- The mission of Holy Cross is to communicate the love of God in Jesus Christ to our members, community, and world, as we bring people to their Savior through baptism, make disciples through education, and care for our members and community in acts of love.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School cost?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What schools are Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School often compared to?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School is often viewed alongside schools like Good Shepherd Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School?
The acceptance rate of Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School offer?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School's ranking?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School is Collinsville Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ss Peter & Paul School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Good Shepherd Lutheran School (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Catholic
210 N Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-5450
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7864 N Illinois St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 365-6440
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Catholic
210 N Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-5450
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7864 N Illinois St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 365-6440
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Catholic
504 Fountains Pkwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 628-7395
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Specialized Curriculum
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Church St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6301
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6301
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Willoughby Ln
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6222
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6222
0.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Twin Echo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1937 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6227
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6227
1.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Collinsville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9649 Collinsville Rd
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-2100
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-2100
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 894 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Collinsville Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
2 miles
Gr: 11-12
School Reviews
5 3/21/2025
Holy Cross Lutheran School has been a wonderful experience for our 4 boys. Having experienced both public and private schools, we appreciate what Holy Cross has to offer. The teachers and staff are passionate, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure each student's success. They focus on providing a well-rounded education that includes a strong emphasis on academics, the arts, and extracurricular activities to ensure that all students can excel. I highly recommend Holy Cross for any family looking for a quality education and a positive learning environment.
5 9/10/2020
With an excellent curriculum and caring supportive teachers, Holy Cross exceeded my expectations. I feel confident that the entire staff works to see every child reach their full potential.
5 8/18/2020
As a retired Teacher, I am extremely pleased with the academics at Holy Cross. The teachers are wonderful, as well as very caring. The value offered is huge.
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