Holy Cross Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Portland, OR
5202 N Bowdoin St, Portland, OR 97203
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
In Portland, Oregon, Holy Cross Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 215 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Portland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 215
- Teachers
- 14.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 110 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Portland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 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 215 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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