Holy Cross School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
New Orleans, LA
5500 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Holy Cross School is an independent Catholic school in New Orleans, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 796 students and around 9 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school reports that about 96% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 796
- Teachers
- 87 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 96% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of Catholic schools in Louisiana (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 94% of Catholic schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 16 Catholic schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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–12.
How many students attend Holy Cross School?
About 796 students, with 9 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. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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