Very Good

#141 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 29% of private schools

Holy Cross Central School

Elementary School

125 N ORIENTAL ST, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

170

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

170

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#141 of 478

In Indianapolis

#33 of 64

public schools

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About Holy Cross Central School

Holy Cross Central School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. Holy Cross Central School serves approximately 170 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares0.9 pts above IN schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 170 students, Holy Cross Central School 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 Central School 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 Central School compares to 189 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

This School

16.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

170

This School

565

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 73.5% vs 0%

White 13.5% vs 0%

Black 7.6% vs 0%

Holy Cross Central School Indianapolis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Cross Central School (this school)	—	170	13.6:1	7.5
Paramount Cottage Home	0.6 mi	358	22.4:1	7.9
Paramount Online Academy	0.6 mi	194	27.7:1	6.0
HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl	0.7 mi	463	12.5:1	7.1
William McKinley School 39	0.8 mi	404	12.6:1	7.0
H L Harshman Middle School	0.8 mi	272	7.8:1	7.7
Thomas D Gregg School 15	0.8 mi	570	14.6:1	4.8
Theodore Potter School 74	0.9 mi	251	10:1	4.2
Center For Inquiry School 2	1.0 mi	435	14:1	7.7
Paramount Englewood	1.2 mi	228	19:1	7.1
Invent Learning Hub	1.5 mi	179	11.2:1	7.7
Brookside School 54	1.5 mi	415	13.8:1	4.2
SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence	1.6 mi	583	9.6:1	5.3
Center for Inquiry School 27	1.7 mi	460	13.5:1	6.3
Paramount Brookside	1.7 mi	856	21.9:1	7.9
James A Garfield School 31	1.9 mi	247	11.8:1	7.4
Bethel Park Elementary \| pilotED Schools	1.9 mi	217	—:1	6.4
Frederick Douglass School 19	2.0 mi	492	13.3:1	3.6
Eleanor Skillen School 34	2.3 mi	362	12.5:1	3.6
Edison School of the Arts 47	2.3 mi	604	120.8:1	3.0
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58	2.3 mi	262	10.5:1	4.4

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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 IN.

Classroom Attention

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,314

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 43%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 170

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 73.5%

White 13.5%

Black 7.6%

Two or More 5.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

125 N ORIENTAL ST, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross Central School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Paramount Cottage Home (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Center For Inquiry School 2 (rated 7.7/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis	0.5 mi	2,524	3.5
Paramount Cottage Home Indianapolis	0.6 mi	358	7.9
Paramount Online Academy Indianapolis	0.6 mi	194	6.0
HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl Indianapolis	0.7 mi	463	7.1
William McKinley School 39 Indianapolis	0.8 mi	404	7.0
H L Harshman Middle School Indianapolis	0.8 mi	272	7.7
Theodore Potter School 74 Indianapolis	0.9 mi	251	4.2
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis	0.8 mi	136	6.4
Thomas D Gregg School 15 Indianapolis	0.8 mi	570	4.8
LEGACY LEARNING CENTER Indianapolis	1.0 mi	161	9.0
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis	1.0 mi	109	8.0
Center For Inquiry School 2 Indianapolis	1.0 mi	435	7.7
EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Indianapolis	1.3 mi	62	8.0
THE OAKS ACADEMY Indianapolis	1.3 mi	262	7.8
Invent Learning Hub Indianapolis	1.5 mi	179	7.7
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis	1.2 mi	578	6.9
Paramount Englewood Indianapolis	1.2 mi	228	7.1
SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence Indianapolis	1.6 mi	583	5.3
Center for Inquiry School 27 Indianapolis	1.7 mi	460	6.3
Brookside School 54 Indianapolis	1.5 mi	415	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,082

Median Home Value

$420,200

Median Rent

$1,258/mo

Population

20,331

College Educated

62.3%

Homeownership

28.8%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

23.3%

Median Age

29.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Chrisney Elementary School Chrisney, IN	226	7.5
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Anderson, IN	142	7.5
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Valparaiso, IN	150	7.5
REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kokomo, IN	117	7.5
Allegiant Preparatory Academy Indianapolis, IN	154	7.6
CENTRAL CATHOLIC Indianapolis, IN	223	7.4

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 74 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 42 Some Transit
Bike Score: 72 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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