Holy Cross School vs. St. Brigid School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holy Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Student Body
St. Brigid School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Overview
Holy Cross School consists of creative and dedicated students, educators, parents and community members who are centered on gospel values.
We are dedicated to nurturing the spiritual, moral, intellectual and social development of each child.
We deliver a quality catholic education focusing on academic excellence, self-discipline, and respect for each other in a caring, affirming community.
Our students develop into productive, ethical and socially responsible citizens.
The mission of St. Brigid School is to educate the whole child in a welcoming Catholic community, providing a strong foundation for life.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1937
1915
Students Body
Total Students
152 students
371 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
31
Pre-K Students
8
32
Kindergarten Students
17
30
Grade 1 Students
18
32
Grade 2 Students
25
35
Grade 3 Students
11
32
Grade 4 Students
13
37
Grade 5 Students
14
36
Grade 6 Students
14
36
Grade 7 Students
15
37
Grade 8 Students
17
33
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
22 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Girls: Plaid Jumper, white blouse, navy blue sweater; Boys: Navy blue twill pants, light blue oxford shirt, plaid tie)
(Girls: Plaid Jumper, white blouse, navy blue sweater; Boys: Navy blue twill pants, light blue oxford shirt, plaid tie)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nov. 8 / Feb. 27
Tuition Cost
$7,200
$8,050
Tuition Notes
n/a
Preschool and Pre-K rates vary by program. They range between $5640 and $11350 depending on the program
% on Financial Aid
n/a
11%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,125
Admissions Director
n/a
Ellen Couture, Director of Admissions and Marketing
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Baking Club, Connect Kids, Homework Club, Sign Language Club, Yearbook Club