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#38 of 64 private schools in ME
Holy Cross School
Elementary School · South Portland, ME
A private elementary school in South Portland, ME serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
436 BROADWAY, South Portland, ME 04106
- 9.6:1 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 ME.
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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 ME
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Holy Cross School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: Elevated1,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,744
Median home value
$403,500
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank I Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Dora L Small Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Aucocisco SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| James Otis Kaler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Holy Cross School is listed in South Portland, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School is a private elementary school in South Portland, ME, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 64 private schools in ME.
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 8th.
How many students attend Holy Cross School?
Holy Cross School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross School rank in ME?
Holy Cross School ranks #38 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Holy Cross School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (207) 799-6661
- Area population (ZIP 04106)
- 26,966
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 04106; 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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