Holy Cross Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Pittsburgh, PA
307 Siebert Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 17 Catholic schools in Pittsburgh
Holy Cross Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 193 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 193
- Teachers
- 14.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 98 girls, 95 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Pittsburgh
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 193 students, with 13 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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