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#192 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 48% of private schools

Holy Cross Academy

Elementary School

8874 PARDEE RD, St. Louis, MO 63123

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

409

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

409

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#192 of 399

In St. Louis

#48 of 74

public schools

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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 409 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

Holy Cross Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it comparesOn par with MO schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

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 171 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

This School

13.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

409

This School

332

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.2% vs 0%

Asian 2.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%

Black 0.2% vs 0%

Holy Cross Academy St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Cross Academy (this school)	—	409	11.7:1	6.4
EDGAR ROAD ELEM.	1.1 mi	382	14.1:1	8.8
GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH.	1.1 mi	541	12.9:1	7.2
SAPPINGTON ELEM.	1.2 mi	503	14.8:1	7.0
CLARK ELEM.	1.2 mi	288	12:1	8.4
MESNIER PRIMARY SCH.	1.3 mi	723	14.8:1	4.8
CRESTWOOD ELEM.	1.3 mi	448	13.6:1	5.2
HIXSON MIDDLE	1.4 mi	967	13.2:1	8.6
LONG ELEM.	1.5 mi	545	16.5:1	7.9
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	628	15:1	7.8
WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER	2.2 mi	200	22.2:1	2.9
BRISTOL ELEM.	2.3 mi	393	14.6:1	8.5
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CENTER WEST	2.3 mi	377	37.7:1	2.8
TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.3 mi	754	15.7:1	7.2
ROGERS MIDDLE	2.5 mi	579	14.8:1	7.0
CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL	2.7 mi	538	16.8:1	7.2
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE	2.9 mi	962	16.3:1	7.7
DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM.	3.2 mi	289	12.6:1	5.3
AVERY ELEM.	3.2 mi	350	12.5:1	9.5
BAYLESS ELEMENTARY	3.2 mi	858	14.8:1	7.8
BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH	3.2 mi	408	17:1	7.3

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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

B- 5.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,239

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 16%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 409

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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 91.2%

Two or More 3.4%

Asian 2.4%

Hispanic 2.2%

Native American 0.5%

Black 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8874 PARDEE RD, St. Louis, MO 63123

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EDGAR ROAD ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRISTOL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CLARK ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CHRIST COMM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Webster Groves	0.4 mi	230	4.6
QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY St. Louis	0.5 mi	48	6.5
EDGAR ROAD ELEM. St. Louis	1.1 mi	382	8.8
SAPPINGTON ELEM. St. Louis	1.2 mi	503	7.0
CLARK ELEM. St. Louis	1.2 mi	288	8.4
HIXSON MIDDLE St. Louis	1.4 mi	967	8.6
GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH. St. Louis	1.1 mi	541	7.2
COR JESU ACADEMY St. Louis	1.2 mi	550	5.4
MESNIER PRIMARY SCH. St. Louis	1.3 mi	723	4.8
CRESTWOOD ELEM. St. Louis	1.3 mi	448	5.2
LONG ELEM. St. Louis	1.5 mi	545	7.9
SOUTHVIEW Crestwood	1.6 mi	60	3.5
SOUTHVIEW HIGH Crestwood	1.6 mi	74	3.6
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Webster Groves	1.9 mi	288	5.3
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis	2.0 mi	628	7.8
WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER St. Louis	2.2 mi	200	2.9
WEBSTER GROVES HIGH St. Louis	2.2 mi	1,310	8.2
BRISTOL ELEM. St. Louis	2.3 mi	393	8.5
URSULINE ACADEMY St. Louis	2.0 mi	322	6.9
LINDBERGH SR. HIGH St. Louis	2.3 mi	2,266	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63123 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,187

Median Home Value

$205,300

Median Rent

$987/mo

Population

49,826

College Educated

36%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis, MO	524	6.4
DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis, MO	369	6.4
Dover Hill Elementary Joplin, MO	422	6.4
EAST PRAIRIE ELEM East Prairie, MO	404	6.4
EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. St. Clair, MO	428	6.4
GLENDALE ELEM. Independence, MO	391	6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Cross Academy

What grades does Holy Cross Academy serve?

Holy Cross Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Cross Academy?

Holy Cross Academy has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Academy is 11.7:1. 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 #192 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Holy Cross Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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: 45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 48 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 409
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 35
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: St. Louis County
Phone: (314) 842-2073

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