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#340 of 478 private schools in IN

Holy Cross School

Elementary School

202 S CHURCH ST, Fort Branch, IN 47648

Private

Enrollment

89

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#340 of 478

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Holy Cross School

5.7/10

Elementary School in Fort Branch · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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Fort Branch Community School

8.2/10

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About Holy Cross School

Holy Cross School is a private elementary school in Fort Branch, IN. Holy Cross School serves approximately 89 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Holy Cross School show 46% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.9 pts below IN schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 89 students, Holy Cross 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 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Holy Cross School compares to the 2 public schools in Fort Branch, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
This School
vs
19.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
89
This School
vs
674
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.8% vs 0%
Holy Cross School Fort Branch Public Avg

All Schools in Fort Branch

School Rating
Holy Cross School (this school) 5.7
Fort Branch Community School 8.2
Gibson Southern High School 6.9

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Enrollment 89
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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 IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.3% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 53.8% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 97.8%
Two or More 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

202 S CHURCH ST, Fort Branch, IN 47648

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McCutchanville Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 12.3 miles away, in nearby Evansville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fort Branch Community School (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Scott Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 9.3 miles away, in nearby Evansville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Branch, see our Fort Branch schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Fort Branch Community School Fort Branch 0.5 mi 8.2
Haubstadt Community School Haubstadt 2.8 mi 7.8
Gibson Southern High School Fort Branch 3.3 mi 6.9
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Haubstadt 4.8 mi 7.0
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Princeton 6.6 mi 6.9
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Princeton 7.3 mi 7.2
Princeton Comm Intermediate School Princeton 8.4 mi 5.0
Princeton Community Middle Princeton 8.4 mi 4.4
Princeton Community High School Princeton 8.5 mi 6.5
Owensville Community School Owensville 6.7 mi 7.0
Princeton Comm Primary School Princeton 8.5 mi 7.9
North Junior High School Evansville 9.1 mi 6.8
North High School Evansville 9.1 mi 7.8
Scott Elementary School Evansville 9.3 mi 8.2
Elberfeld Elementary School Elberfeld 8.9 mi 7.4
McCutchanville Elementary School Evansville 12.3 mi 8.4
ST WENDEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wadesville 11.6 mi 7.0
Wood Memorial Intermediate School Mackey 10.3 mi 7.2
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Evansville 13.1 mi 6.3
Highland Elementary School Evansville 14.2 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47648 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,068

Median Home Value

$193,300

Median Rent

$906/mo

Population

4,453

College Educated

28.5%

Homeownership

78.7%

Avg Commute

18.3 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

38.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Cross School

What grades does Holy Cross School serve?

Holy Cross School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holy Cross School?

Holy Cross School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School is 14.8:1. 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 rank in IN?

Holy Cross School ranks #340 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Holy Cross School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Holy Cross School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holy Cross School has 46% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Holy Cross School a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross 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 School a religious school?

Holy Cross School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
89
Gender Split
78% M / 22% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Gibson County
Phone
(812) 753-3280

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