Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IN School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Holy Cross School
About the School
- Holy Cross School in Terre Haute, IN serves 89 co–ed students from grades 3 through 12 in a suburban setting.
- Founded in 1921, the school operates as a nonsectarian alternative school with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 and employs 12 teachers.
- Approximately 42% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within this small suburban private school.
- Holy Cross School is located near several other private schools in Terre Haute, including Gibault (grades 2–12) and Bible Baptist Academy (grades PK–12).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IN School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Holy Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jerry Nunley, Alumni 1970-1972 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Holy Cross School?
Holy Cross School famous alumni include: Jerry Nunley, Alumni 1970-1972.
What is Holy Cross School's ranking?
Holy Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross School?
The application deadline for Holy Cross School 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 is Gibault (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bible Baptist Academy (3.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
2500 Margaret Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 238-2541
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 S 29th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-1339
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
449 S 19th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-2157
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 73 students
2331 Poplar St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 235-3228
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
2500 Margaret Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 238-2541
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 3-10 | 18 students
Baptist
1209 N 19th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 235-8932
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students
Baptist
1500 West Road
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-9413
Distance: 27.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
All-boys (Baptist)
11707 S County Road 300 W
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 795-3722
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
2500 Margaret Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 238-2541
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
900 S 29th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-1339
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
449 S 19th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-2157
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 73 students
2331 Poplar St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 235-3228
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
2500 Margaret Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 238-2541
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
449 S 19th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-2157
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 73 students
2331 Poplar St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 235-3228
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
1729 N 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 238-7304
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Christian
1845 West Us Hyw 40
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 446-4416
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Top 50%10
1001 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
9033.6 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Marshall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
806 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2395
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2395
9033.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Marshall Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2812
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2812
9033.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
805 S 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
9033.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
H E L P Marshall
Special Education School
815 S 9th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
9034 miles
Gr: PK
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