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Holy Cross Lutheran School

Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades K–8

Madison, WI

734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, WI 53704

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 85% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Madison since at least 2011

In Madison, Wisconsin, Holy Cross Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 159 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 85% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 169 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
159
Teachers
9.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 84 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
169 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    86’11–1283’13–1477’15–1698’17–18114’19–20165’21–22159’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K12
    123
    220
    324
    418
    519
    619
    713
    811

    Student body

    White80%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black4%
    Asian3%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    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?
    • 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 K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Cross Lutheran School?

    About 159 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. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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