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Very Good

#22 of 142 private schools in KS

Top 15% of private schools

Holy Cross Catholic School

Elementary School

2633 INDEPENDENCE RD, Hutchinson, KS 67502

Private

Enrollment

219

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kansas private schools

#22 of 142

In Hutchinson

#1 of 4

public schools

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Holy Cross Catholic School

7.6/10

Elementary School in Hutchinson · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Graber Elementary

3.3/10

0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Morgan Elementary

5.4/10

0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Holy Cross Catholic School

Holy Cross Catholic School is a private elementary school in Hutchinson, KS. Holy Cross Catholic School serves approximately 219 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 142 private schools in KS.

How it compares0.7 pts above KS schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • KS avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

Holy Cross Catholic 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 Catholic School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Hutchinson, KS

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
This School
vs
26.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
219
This School
vs
335
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 37.4% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Holy Cross Catholic School Hutchinson Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Cross Catholic School (this school) 7.6
Morgan Elementary 5.4
Graber Elementary 3.3
Plum Creek Elementary 7.9
Faris Elementary 5.2
Wiley Elementary 5.1
McCandless Elementary 5.2
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen 6.3
Union Valley Elem 5.5
Hutchinson Virtual School 3.7
Prairie Hills Middle 5.3
Central State Academy 3.9

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 KS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,265.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 50%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 219
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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 KS

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.8%
Hispanic 37.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Black 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2633 INDEPENDENCE RD, Hutchinson, KS 67502

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Plum Creek Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen (rated 6.3/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Union Valley Elem (rated 5.5/10, 2.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hutchinson, see our Hutchinson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Graber Elementary Hutchinson 0.9 mi 3.3
Morgan Elementary Hutchinson 0.8 mi 5.4
Hutchinson High School Hutchinson 1.2 mi 6.3
Plum Creek Elementary Hutchinson 1.2 mi 7.9
TRINITY CATHOLIC JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Hutchinson 1.2 mi 6.6
Faris Elementary Hutchinson 1.5 mi 5.2
Hutchinson Middle School 8 Hutchinson 1.4 mi 3.8
McCandless Elementary Hutchinson 1.7 mi 5.2
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen Hutchinson 1.8 mi 6.3
Wiley Elementary Hutchinson 1.6 mi 5.1
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Hutchinson 1.8 mi 6.6
Hutchinson Middle School 7 Hutchinson 2.3 mi 7.7
Union Valley Elem Hutchinson 2.0 mi 5.5
Hutchinson Virtual School Hutchinson 2.5 mi 3.7
Prairie Hills Middle Hutchinson 3.0 mi 5.3
Reno Valley Middle School Hutchinson 3.2 mi 5.6
South Hutchinson Elem South Hutchinson 4.3 mi 4.8
PILGRIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hutchinson 8.7 mi 5.3
Yoder Charter Elem School Yoder 10.3 mi 2.4
Ad Astra Virtual Academy Buhler 8.8 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 67502 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,192

Median Home Value

$178,400

Median Rent

$919/mo

Population

23,617

College Educated

30.2%

Homeownership

74.4%

Avg Commute

16.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Median Age

46.4

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CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Topeka, KS 7.6
Erie Elementary Erie, KS 7.6
Garfield Elem Augusta, KS 7.6
Humboldt Elementary School Humboldt, KS 7.6
Lincoln Elem Mcpherson, KS 7.6
New Stanley Elem Kansas City, KS 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Cross Catholic School

What grades does Holy Cross Catholic School serve?

Holy Cross Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic School?

Holy Cross Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross Catholic School rank in KS?

Holy Cross Catholic School ranks #22 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Holy Cross Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Cross Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
219
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Reno County

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