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Holy Cross Catholic School

144 E Mount Airy Ave Philadelphia, PA 19119
Tel: (215) 242-0414
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,900
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Holy Cross Catholic School serves 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
  • The student:teacher of Holy Cross Catholic School is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,900
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Cross Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeHoly Cross Catholic School
Kind23
122
220
319
420
523
625
714
821
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Grade 6 has the most students at 25, more than any other grade at Holy Cross Catholic School.
Year Founded
1911

Student Body

Total Students
187 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,900
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Tuition Notes
Income-based sliding scale - Financial Aid offered to all families who apply!
% on Financial Aid
99%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Cross Catholic School cost?
Holy Cross Catholic School's tuition is approximately $1,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Cross Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of Holy Cross Catholic School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Holy Cross Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Holy Cross Catholic School's ranking?
Holy Cross Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Catholic School?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Holy Cross Catholic School located?
Holy Cross Catholic School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $11,750 for elementary schools and $23,464 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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