About the School
- Holy Cross in Harrison, NJ is a co–ed Catholic alternative school serving preschool through eighth grade with an enrollment of 165 students.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average class size of 16, supported by 10 teachers.
- Annual tuition is $2,750, which is below the Hudson County average for private elementary schools.
- Admissions are rolling with a 98% acceptance rate, and the school offers a summer school program.
- Holy Cross is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and serves a racially diverse student body with 42.69% students of color.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
doll crafters clubstudent council
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Cross cost?
Holy Cross's tuition is approximately $2,750 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Cross?
The acceptance rate of Holy Cross is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What sports does Holy Cross offer?
Holy Cross offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross?
The application deadline for Holy Cross is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Cross is Alif Muhammad Wia School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marwah Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Perpetual Help Day Nursery (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 22 students
Islamic
228 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0479
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Islamic
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
170 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
962 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 375-0502
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Islamic
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 803 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls
228 W Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 22 students
Islamic
228 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0479
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Islamic
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 330 students
Catholic
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students
43 Hill St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 643-5713
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
170 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
962 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 375-0502
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students
43 Hill St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 643-5713
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
429 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 998-7384
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 485 students
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John Adams
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 Redmond Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
9362.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Nuview Academy
Special Education School
1 Park Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
9362.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
9362.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Livingston Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3302
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3302
9362.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Macafee Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
9363 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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