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Holy Cross Lutheran School

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

Indianapolis, IN

8115 Oaklandon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 143% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Holy Cross Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 391 students attend. Enrollment is up about 143% since 2011–12. 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
391
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Boys and girls
Coed · 184 girls, 207 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 94% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 104 Christian elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    161’11–12198’13–14230’15–16263’17–18266’19–20359’21–22391’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K156
    K50
    148
    243
    346
    446
    545
    638
    745
    830

    Student body

    White81%
    Two or more races10%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian1%

    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?
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    • 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?
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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 391 students, with 196 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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