Holy Cross Academy vs. St. James Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Welcome! With a rich history dating back 1941, Holy Cross Academy is an elite Catholic primary school in Rumson, NJ serving students in 3 year old preschool through Grade 8.We promote our Catholic faith to future generations through faith, knowledge, and character. We provide a premier, traditional, Catholic academic setting to nurture individuals who are not only successful but also compassionate, ethical, and responsible members of society.
St. James Elementary School in Red Bank, New Jersey, is a Catholic elementary school which provides a Christian environment for academic education of youth, under the direction of the Education Office of the Diocese of Trenton, the pastor of St. James Church and the school administration.
St. James does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or ethnic origin in acceptance of students.
St. James is a community based on Catholic faith, tradition, and values.
Our purpose is to prepare the student for his or her role as a contributing Christian member of society.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2015
Yes, selected in 2018
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Yes
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Year Founded
1941
1992
Students Body
Total Students
268 students
510 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
49
-
Pre-K Students
56
73
Kindergarten Students
25
102
Grade 1 Students
29
19
Grade 2 Students
17
35
Grade 3 Students
18
39
Grade 4 Students
15
37
Grade 5 Students
18
60
Grade 6 Students
10
39
Grade 7 Students
16
46
Grade 8 Students
15
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
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Average Class Size
15
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
26:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,945
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Tuition Notes
Standard Tuition Rate $11,575.00
Participating Family Tuition Rate $10,945.00
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% on Financial Aid
13%
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
Karen Geltzeiler
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Summer Enrichment Classes
Club or Organization:
After School Care ProgramChoir
Debate TeamDrama Club
Math CountsModel United Nations
Musical Instrument Instruction
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Readiness CampSummer Sports Camps