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Holy Cross School - Bay City

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

Bay City, TX

2001 Katy Ave, Bay City, TX 77414

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Growing: enrollment up 51% since 2019–20

In Bay City, Texas, Holy Cross School - Bay City is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 62 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 51% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Victoria. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
62
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    41’19–2047’21–2262’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K19
    19
    25
    313
    47
    59

    Student body

    White79%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Black2%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross School - Bay City 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 School - Bay City

    What grades does Holy Cross School - Bay City serve?

    Holy Cross School - Bay City serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Holy Cross School - Bay City?

    About 62 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Cross School - Bay City?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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