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#237 of 399 private schools in MO

Holy Cross Academy

Elementary School

7630 SUTHERLAND AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119

Private

Enrollment

114

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 2nd

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#237 of 399

In St. Louis

#57 of 74

public schools

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6.1/10

Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Holy Cross Academy

Holy Cross Academy is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. Holy Cross Academy serves approximately 114 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Holy Cross Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it comparesOn par with MO schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 114 students, Holy Cross Academy 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 Academy 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 Academy compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
This School
vs
13.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
114
This School
vs
317
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.3% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Asian 0.9% vs 0%
Holy Cross Academy St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Cross Academy (this school) 6.1
AVERY ELEM. 9.5
BRISTOL ELEM. 8.5
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS 6.0
EDGAR ROAD ELEM. 8.8
MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. 7.3
DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. 5.3
WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. 6.3
MASON ELEM. 7.8
CLARK ELEM. 8.4
BUDER ELEM. 8.3
HUDSON ELEM. 8.1
MESNIER PRIMARY SCH. 4.8
PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL 4.9
BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC 7.4
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE 3.3
DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES 6.4
SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. 6.1
BAYLESS ELEMENTARY 7.8
OAK HILL ELEM. 6.1
MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH 5.9

Showing 20 of 124 schools. View all schools in St. Louis

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 MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 15%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 114
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.1%
Hispanic 5.3%
Black 1.8%
Asian 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7630 SUTHERLAND AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. AVERY ELEM. (rated 9.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EDGAR ROAD ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRISTOL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
THE COLLEGE SCHOOL St. Louis 0.3 mi 7.4
AVERY ELEM. St. Louis 1.1 mi 9.5
MRH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Maplewood 1.2 mi 7.5
HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.0 mi 4.7
WEBSTER GROVES HIGH St. Louis 1.0 mi 8.2
MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HGTS. HIGH Maplewood 1.4 mi 7.7
MRH MIDDLE Maplewood 1.4 mi 6.4
GIANT STEPS OF ST LOUIS Maplewood 1.5 mi
ROGERS MIDDLE St. Louis 1.6 mi 7.0
COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAINING St. Louis 1.4 mi 3.8
WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN St. Louis 1.5 mi 7.9
ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Brentwood 1.7 mi 6.5
WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis 1.5 mi 6.8
MARK TWAIN ELEM. Brentwood 1.7 mi 6.3
EDGAR ROAD ELEM. St. Louis 1.8 mi 8.8
FAITH ACADEMY St. Louis 1.6 mi
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ST LOUIS St. Louis 1.7 mi 6.6
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS St. Louis 1.7 mi 6.0
BRISTOL ELEM. St. Louis 1.7 mi 8.5
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL St. Louis 1.7 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,287

Median Home Value

$330,800

Median Rent

$1,275/mo

Population

34,574

College Educated

64.4%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

40.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hannibal, MO 6.1
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Salisbury, MO 6.1
COMMUNITY ELEM. Laddonia, MO 6.0
HALFWAY ELEM. Halfway, MO 6.0
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Loose Creek, MO 6.0
OAK HILL ELEM. Salem, MO 6.0

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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