Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Cross School - Bay City
About the School
- Holy Cross Catholic School (since 1940), located in Bay City, Texas, is a Catholic school educating children in grades PreK-3 to 5th.
- HCCS teachers are fully accredited.We offer special courses such as Spanish, Computer/Technology, and Religion.
- There is a cafteria on campus.
- HCCS also offers before and aftercare.Our mission at Holy Cross Catholic School is to make a difference in the world by loving God, others, & ourselves through learning as we build our Christian family.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Holy Cross School - Bay City ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dysexia, Mild Learning Differnces
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 42%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubCritical Thinkers
STEM
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChoir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheer Squad
School Notes
- Our mission at Holy Cross Catholic School is to make a difference in the world by loving God, others, & ourselves through learning as we build our Christian family.
- The Holy Cross Catholic School community is dedicated to the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional growth of all students. We believe that parents and school should be partners in not only encouraging the learning experiences that promote the development of lifelong learning but also spiritual experiences that allow our students to actively participate in the Catholic Faith. Holy Cross Catholic School is a fully accredited Catholic school in the Diocese of Victoria serving students in prekindergarten 3 through fifth grade. Our staff is comprised of passionate and talented educators who nurture, support, and guide our students as they nurture a tradition of academic excellence established over 85 years ago.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Cross School - Bay City's ranking?
Holy Cross School - Bay City ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross School - Bay City?
The application deadline for Holy Cross School - Bay City is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Holy Cross School - Bay City is Cornerstone Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sweeny Christian School (14.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 91 students
Church of Christ
904 Texas Ave
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 548-6001
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
312 Depot St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7474
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students
Other Lutheran
304 Oscar St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7075
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-2901
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
Distance: 30.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
102 Yaupon
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 401-3721
Distance: 32.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
200B Willow Dr
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 297-0563
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Baptist
976 County Rd 44
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-3842
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 91 students
Church of Christ
904 Texas Ave
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 548-6001
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students
Other Lutheran
304 Oscar St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7075
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-2901
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 91 students
Church of Christ
904 Texas Ave
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 548-6001
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
312 Depot St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7474
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students
Other Lutheran
304 Oscar St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7075
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-2901
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tenie Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 5th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
0.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 763 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Bay City J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-2 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Bay City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
School Reviews
5 8/17/2022
I have been a member of Holy Cross Catholic School's team of faculty and staff for over 6 years. It has been such a wonderful experience being a part of this school's family. All the teachers are certified, TCCBED and TEA accredited and our classes are Christ-centered and community oriented. Other than the excellent quality academic programs, we have music, art, computer, PE, Spanish and spiritual classes. We also offer before and after-school childcare until 6:00 PM. With a 9-1, teacher-student ratio, the student is an individual, not just a number. The positive messages, our students receive at HCCS are so different than in public schools. There is a spiritual atmosphere here, with scriptures, uplifting notes, and posters hanging on the walls. We have prayer from start to finish in our school and no one gets in trouble for saying the name of 'Jesus' or speaking about their faith. I truly endorse Holy Cross Catholic School and hope you stop by and check us out. Our phone number is 979-245-5632. We have located at 2001 Katy Avenue, Bay City, TX 77414. God bless!
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