Holy Cross Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Garrett Park, MD
4900 Strathmore Ave, Garrett Park, MD 20896
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Garrett Park
Holy Cross Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Garrett Park, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 233 students and around 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 233
- Teachers
- 15.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 124 girls, 109 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross Elementary School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 Elementary School
What grades does Holy Cross Elementary School serve?
Holy Cross Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Cross Elementary School?
About 233 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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