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#570 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission

Elementary School

211 E MAIN ST, Ventura, CA 93001

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#570 of 1,787

In Ventura

#1 of 7

public schools

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About Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission

Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission is a private elementary school in Ventura, CA. Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission serves approximately 87 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts above CA schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 87 students, Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission 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 School @ San Buenaventura Mission 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.

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How Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Ventura, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

This School

24.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

440

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 57.5% vs 0%

White 10.3% vs 0%

Asian 2.3% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission Ventura Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission (this school)	—	87	10.9:1	6.8
Sheridan Way Elementary	0.7 mi	355	25.4:1	5.4
Lincoln Elementary	0.8 mi	202	25.2:1	3.1
E. P. Foster Elementary	1.1 mi	308	25.7:1	4.7
Cabrillo Middle	1.1 mi	867	28.9:1	5.5
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts	1.4 mi	548	26.1:1	6.6
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education	1.4 mi	449	21.4:1	4.2
Will Rogers Elementary	2.1 mi	404	25.2:1	6.5
Pierpont Elementary	2.2 mi	293	26.6:1	6.8
Lemon Grove	2.7 mi	304	21.7:1	5.8
Loma Vista Elementary	2.8 mi	404	22.4:1	8.3
Anacapa Middle	3.0 mi	635	24.4:1	6.1
Golden Valley Charter	3.1 mi	502	31.4:1	5.7
Homestead (Alternative)	4.1 mi	49	16.3:1	7.8
Elmhurst Elementary	4.1 mi	364	21.4:1	4.8
Poinsettia Elementary	4.7 mi	359	23.9:1	5.8
Balboa Middle	5.0 mi	941	26.1:1	5.1
Mound Elementary	5.1 mi	525	22.8:1	7.1
Montalvo Elementary	5.5 mi	374	23.4:1	7.0
Portola Elementary	5.6 mi	501	27.8:1	6.4
Juanamaria Elementary	6.2 mi	400	23.5:1	5.9

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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.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,332

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 58%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.4 / 10

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Enrollment 87

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 57.5%

Two or More 27.6%

White 10.3%

Asian 2.3%

Black 1.1%

Pacific Islander 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

211 E MAIN ST, Ventura, CA 93001

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Loma Vista Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pierpont Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Will Rogers Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Ventura, see our Ventura schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Sheridan Way Elementary Ventura	0.7 mi	355	5.4
VENTURA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ventura	0.8 mi	19	—
Lincoln Elementary Ventura	0.8 mi	202	3.1
Solimar Academy San Buenaventura (ventura)	0.8 mi	7	—
E. P. Foster Elementary Ventura	1.1 mi	308	4.7
GOLDENWEST MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Ventura	0.9 mi	7	—
Cabrillo Middle Ventura	1.1 mi	867	5.5
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education Ventura	1.4 mi	449	4.2
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Ventura	1.4 mi	548	6.6
VENTURA COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ventura	1.3 mi	159	6.1
Ventura High Ventura	1.7 mi	2,036	5.9
Pierpont Elementary Ventura	2.2 mi	293	6.8
Will Rogers Elementary Ventura	2.1 mi	404	6.5
Ditch School Ventura	2.2 mi	65	—
ST BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL Ventura	2.6 mi	378	5.6
Saint Bonaventure High School Ventura	2.6 mi	412	—
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Ventura	2.6 mi	226	4.5
Lemon Grove Ventura	2.7 mi	304	5.8
Loma Vista Elementary Ventura	2.8 mi	404	8.3
Anacapa Middle Ventura	3.0 mi	635	6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,310

Median Home Value

$760,700

Median Rent

$1,881/mo

Population

31,885

College Educated

37.9%

Homeownership

44.7%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

40.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission

What grades does Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission serve?

Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission?

Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission rank in CA?

Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission ranks #570 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission a religious school?

Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 94 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 37 Some Transit
Bike Score: 71 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 87
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 185 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Ventura County
Phone: (805) 643-1500

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