Holy Cross Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fredericksburg, VA
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Fredericksburg since at least 2011
Holy Cross Academy is a Catholic parish school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 426 students and around 16 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 426
- Teachers
- 26.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 187 girls, 239 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Holy Cross Academy
What grades does Holy Cross Academy serve?
Holy Cross Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Cross Academy?
About 426 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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