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Holy Cross
Elementary School
150 Emmet Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Holy Cross
Elementary School in Santa Cruz · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Holy Cross
Holy Cross is a private elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. Holy Cross serves approximately 164 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 164 students, Holy Cross is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Holy Cross is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Holy Cross compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Cruz, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross (this school) | — |
| Mission Hill Middle | 6.8 |
| Alternative Family Education | 5.8 |
| Ark Independent Studies | 4.9 |
| Santa Cruz County Community | 6.9 |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education | 4.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Court | — |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | 6.7 |
| Bay View Elementary | 6.1 |
| Gault Elementary | 6.0 |
| Westlake Elementary | 6.2 |
| Branciforte Middle | 7.4 |
| De Laveaga Elementary | 6.8 |
| Pacific Collegiate Charter | 9.4 |
| Green Acres Elementary | 8.1 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter | 6.7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | 7.4 |
| Shoreline Middle | 7.6 |
| Del Mar Elementary | 6.7 |
| Live Oak Elementary | 7.5 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary | 7.0 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 164 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Address
- 150 Emmet Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Phone
- (831) 423-4447
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
150 Emmet Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holy Cross may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOLY CROSS SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10). Another option is GATEWAY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 2.0 miles away). Additionally, Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in Santa Cruz, see our Santa Cruz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,040
Median Home Value
$1,189,300
Median Rent
$2,356/mo
Population
46,024
College Educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51.9%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
36.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Cross
What grades does Holy Cross serve?
Holy Cross serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Cross?
Holy Cross has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Holy Cross a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 423-4447
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