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#244 of 462 private schools in MI
Holy Cross Lutheran School
Elementary School · Saginaw, MI
A private elementary school in Saginaw, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
610 CT ST, Saginaw, MI 48602
- 12.8:1 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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where Holy Cross Lutheran 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,068
Median home value
$70,200
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48602; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herig SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Jessie Rouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Francis Reh PsaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 103 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Cross Lutheran School is listed in Saginaw, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Lutheran School
Holy Cross Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Saginaw, MI, serving approximately 87 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross Lutheran School
What grades does Holy Cross Lutheran School serve?
Holy Cross Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Cross Lutheran School?
Holy Cross Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Lutheran School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross Lutheran School rank in MI?
Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks #244 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Holy Cross Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Lutheran School a religious school?
Holy Cross Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Saginaw County
- Phone
- (989) 793-9795
- Area population (ZIP 48602)
- 27,490
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 48602; 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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