Holy Cross School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dover, DE
631 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Dover
- Serving families in Dover since at least 2011
Holy Cross School is a Catholic diocesan school in Dover, Delaware, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 331 students and around 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wilmington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 331
- Teachers
- 22.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 162 girls, 169 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Delaware.
- Compared with 11 Catholic elementary schools in Delaware.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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?
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 331 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross School?
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