Very Good
#204 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 28% of private schools
Holy Cross Elementary School
Elementary School · Mendota, IL
A private elementary school in Mendota, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1008 JEFFERSON ST, Mendota, IL 61342
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 IL.
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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 IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where Holy Cross Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Average508/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mendota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,184
Median home value
$132,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–1 | 0.4 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 2–4 | 0.5 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Holy Cross Elementary School is listed in Mendota, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School is a private elementary school in Mendota, IL, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross Elementary School
What grades does Holy Cross Elementary School serve?
Holy Cross Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Cross Elementary School?
Holy Cross Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross Elementary School rank in IL?
Holy Cross Elementary School ranks #204 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Holy Cross Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross Elementary School 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 Elementary School a religious school?
Holy Cross Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Phone
- (815) 539-7003
- Area population (ZIP 61342)
- 8,373
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61342; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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