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Our Lady of the Cross School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Lebanon, PA

1691 Grace Ave, Lebanon, PA 17046

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Lebanon
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Our Lady of the Cross School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
83
Teachers
9.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 51 girls, 32 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 17 Catholic schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K7
    K4
    14
    24
    37
    410
    58
    67
    79
    87
    97
    1010
    115
    121

    Student body

    White75%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Black4%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of the Cross School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about Our Lady of the Cross School

    What grades does Our Lady of the Cross School serve?

    Our Lady of the Cross School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Our Lady of the Cross School?

    About 83 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of the Cross School?

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

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