Holy Cross Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Mendota, IL
1008 Jefferson St, Mendota, IL 61342
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Mendota since at least 2011
Holy Cross Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Mendota, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 125 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 40% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 125
- Teachers
- 11.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 125 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross Elementary School?
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