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#237 of 399 private schools in MO
Holy Cross Academy
Elementary School · St. Louis, MO
A private elementary school in St. Louis, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
7630 SUTHERLAND AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119
- 11.5:1 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 MO.
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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 MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
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Where Holy Cross Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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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
$103,287
Median home value
$330,800
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63119; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Avery Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Mrh Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Cross Academy is listed in St. Louis, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross Academy
What grades does Holy Cross Academy serve?
Holy Cross Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Holy Cross Academy?
Holy Cross Academy has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross Academy rank in MO?
Holy Cross Academy ranks #237 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Holy Cross Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Academy a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross Academy 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 Academy a religious school?
Holy Cross Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 114
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 647-7159
- Area population (ZIP 63119)
- 34,574
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 63119; 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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