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Holy Cross School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Omaha, NE

1502 S 48th St, Omaha, NE 68106

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Omaha since at least 2011

Holy Cross School is a Catholic diocesan school in Omaha, Nebraska, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 244 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 Archdiocese of Omaha. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 166 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
244
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 100 girls, 144 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 64 Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    296’11–12295’13–14336’15–16367’17–18333’19–20270’21–22244’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K52
    K21
    TK8
    126
    225
    326
    428
    525
    628
    732
    825

    Student body

    White63%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Black14%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

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    What grades does Holy Cross School serve?

    Holy Cross School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Cross School?

    About 244 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

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