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Holy Cross Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Batavia, IL

2300 Main St, Batavia, IL 60510

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Batavia

In Batavia, Illinois, Holy Cross Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 353 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockford. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
353
Teachers
21 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 186 girls, 167 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    357’13–14372’17–18379’19–20341’21–22353’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K46
    K43
    141
    237
    337
    441
    542
    631
    738
    843

    Student body

    White85%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Holy Cross Catholic School

    What grades does Holy Cross Catholic School serve?

    Holy Cross Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic School?

    About 353 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Cross Catholic School?

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