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Holy Cross Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Fort Wayne, IN

3425 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of 17 Christian schools in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, Holy Cross Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 376 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
376
Teachers
23.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 196 girls, 180 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 91% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 104 Christian elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    400’17–18375’19–20331’21–22376’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K73
    K38
    150
    245
    341
    442
    539
    644
    737
    840

    Student body

    White65%
    Two or more races12%
    Black11%
    Asian10%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    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.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about Holy Cross Lutheran School

    What grades does Holy Cross Lutheran School serve?

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

    How many students attend Holy Cross Lutheran School?

    About 376 students, with 16 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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