Holy Cross School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Santa Cruz, CA
150 Emmett St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Santa Cruz
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Santa Cruz since at least 2011
In Santa Cruz, California, Holy Cross School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 179 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Monterey. The school day runs about 7 hours, 183 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 179
- Teachers
- 13.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 95 girls, 84 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Monterey
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in California (14 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
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 179 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross School?
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