Very Good
#141 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 29% of private schools
Holy Cross Central School
Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN
A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
125 N ORIENTAL ST, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- 13.6:1 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 IN.
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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 IN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Holy Cross Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,082
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46202; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Cottage HomeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Paramount Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Thomas D Gregg School 15Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Cross Central School is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Central School
Holy Cross Central School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross Central School
What grades does Holy Cross Central School serve?
Holy Cross Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Cross Central School?
Holy Cross Central School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Central School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross Central School rank in IN?
Holy Cross Central School ranks #141 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Holy Cross Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Central School a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross Central 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 Central School a religious school?
Holy Cross Central School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 638-9068
- Area population (ZIP 46202)
- 20,331
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 46202; 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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