Excellent

#12 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 2% of private schools

Holy Cross Elementary School

Elementary School

1020 WILBER ST, South Bend, IN 46628

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

299

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

299

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#12 of 478

In South Bend

#1 of 19

public schools

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About Holy Cross Elementary School

Holy Cross Elementary School is a private elementary school in South Bend, IN. Holy Cross Elementary School serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares2.2 pts above IN schools

8.8

This school 8.8 · Excellent
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Holy Cross Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Holy Cross Elementary 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 Elementary School compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in South Bend, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

This School

9.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

299

This School

391

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.8

This School

4.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 38.1% vs 0%

White 26.8% vs 0%

Black 24.7% vs 0%

Asian 0.7% vs 0%

Holy Cross Elementary School South Bend Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Cross Elementary School (this school)	—	299	9.4:1	8.8
Muessel Elementary School	0.3 mi	274	5.2:1	3.1
Kennedy Academy	0.7 mi	480	14.5:1	6.5
LaSalle Academy	0.9 mi	457	12:1	7.9
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy	1.1 mi	565	11.3:1	6.5
Marquette Montessori Academy	1.1 mi	403	11.9:1	5.8
Success Academy Primary School	1.2 mi	572	11.9:1	6.9
Coquillard Elementary School	1.6 mi	271	6.8:1	1.9
Harrison Elementary School	1.7 mi	601	7.9:1	3.9
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy	1.9 mi	519	13.7:1	3.9
South Bend Virtual School	2.0 mi	293	11.3:1	4.5
Juvenile Justice Center	2.1 mi	16	5.3:1	—
Lafayette Early Childhood Center	2.2 mi	5	5:1	—
Jefferson Traditional School	2.4 mi	526	11.7:1	4.9
Navarre Middle School	2.4 mi	400	6.6:1	3.0
Studebaker Center	2.8 mi	327	14.9:1	5.1
McKinley Elementary School	2.8 mi	471	12.4:1	3.0
Clay International Academy	3.0 mi	506	7.8:1	4.1
Wilson Elementary School	3.2 mi	368	8.8:1	2.7
Lincoln Elementary School	3.3 mi	423	11.8:1	4.4
Edison Middle School	3.3 mi	319	4.9:1	2.9

Showing 20 of 28 schools. View all schools in South Bend

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

A 8.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 71%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 299

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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 38.1%

White 26.8%

Black 24.7%

Two or More 9.4%

Asian 0.7%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1020 WILBER ST, South Bend, IN 46628

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, OUR LADY OF HUNGARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in South Bend, see our South Bend schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Muessel Elementary School South Bend	0.3 mi	274	3.1
Kennedy Academy South Bend	0.7 mi	480	6.5
LaSalle Academy South Bend	0.9 mi	457	7.9
Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend	1.1 mi	403	5.8
Excel Center - South Bend South Bend	0.9 mi	184	2.6
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy South Bend	1.1 mi	565	6.5
ST ADALBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Bend	1.4 mi	203	6.1
Success Academy Primary School South Bend	1.2 mi	572	6.9
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Bend	1.4 mi	99	8.6
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend South Bend	1.7 mi	154	4.8
Harrison Elementary School South Bend	1.7 mi	601	3.9
CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL South Bend	2.0 mi	155	8.0
Coquillard Elementary School South Bend	1.6 mi	271	1.9
ST JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL South Bend	1.7 mi	421	6.5
ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL South Bend	1.8 mi	806	6.8
Juvenile Justice Center South Bend	2.1 mi	16	—
DEPAUL ACADEMY South Bend	2.1 mi	23	—
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy South Bend	1.9 mi	519	3.9
OUR LADY OF HUNGARY SCHOOL South Bend	2.4 mi	155	7.1
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston South Bend	2.0 mi	175	5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46628 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,889

Median Home Value

$164,500

Median Rent

$1,068/mo

Population

27,929

College Educated

26.1%

Homeownership

68.8%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

21.5%

Median Age

36.3

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Bailly Elementary School Chesterton, IN	393	8.8
East Elementary School Portland, IN	399	8.8
Johnson Elementary School Scottsburg, IN	252	8.8
North Elementary School Poseyville, IN	416	8.8
Orchard View School Middlebury, IN	341	8.8
Pine Tree Elementary School Avon, IN	405	8.8

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 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Elementary School is 9.4:1. 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 IN?

Holy Cross Elementary School ranks #12 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Holy Cross Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 299
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 32
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: St. Joseph County
Phone: (574) 234-3422

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