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Holy Cross Lutheran School

Lutheran school · Grades K–5

Phoenix, AZ

1420 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Christian schools in Arizona
  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Phoenix
  • Serving families in Phoenix since at least 2011

Holy Cross Lutheran School is a Lutheran private school in Phoenix, Arizona, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 5 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 9 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
5
Teachers
1.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 2 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran
School day
About 9 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 53 Christian elementary schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    11’11–127’13–147’15–164’17–186’19–207’21–225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K2
    21
    52

    Student body

    White60%
    Hispanic or Latino40%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    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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    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?

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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–5.

    How many students attend Holy Cross Lutheran School?

    About 5 students, with 5 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. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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