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Holy Cross School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Anderson, IN

1115 Pearl St, Anderson, IN 46016

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Anderson
  • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Anderson since at least 2011

Holy Cross School is a Catholic parish school in Anderson, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 143 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Lafayette. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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
143
Teachers
12.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 71 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    133’11–12154’13–14113’15–1645’17–18142’21–22143’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K16
    119
    216
    318
    410
    515
    620
    711
    818

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino69%
    White20%
    Black6%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross School whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    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 School

    What grades does Holy Cross School serve?

    Holy Cross School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Cross School?

    About 143 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Cross 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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