Holy Cross Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Cleveland, OH
4260 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Ohio
- Growing: enrollment up 87% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Cleveland since at least 2011
In Cleveland, Ohio, Holy Cross Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio. Enrollment is up about 87% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 56
- Teachers
- 6.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 31 girls, 25 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 79 Christian elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Association of Christian Schools
- Association of Christian Schools International
- Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross Lutheran School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · 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 Lutheran School
What grades does Holy Cross Lutheran School serve?
Holy Cross Lutheran School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Holy Cross Lutheran School?
About 56 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross Lutheran School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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