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#688 of 992 private schools in NY

Holy Cross Elementary School

Elementary School · Bronx, NY

A private elementary school in Bronx, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

1846 RANDALL AVE, Bronx, NY 10473

  • 23:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment184
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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 NY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Cross Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,609

Median home value

$586,800

Median rent

$1,131/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic54.3%
Black29.3%
White16.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 69 Journey Prep SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.0 mi436Compare →
Grand Concourse Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–80.1 mi701Compare →
PS 182Enrollment path unverified4.4PK–50.2 mi431Compare →
PS 100 Isaac ClasonEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–50.3 mi441Compare →

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.

Holy Cross Elementary School is listed in Bronx, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Cross Elementary School

Holy Cross Elementary School is a private elementary school in Bronx, NY, serving approximately 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Cross Elementary School

What grades does Holy Cross Elementary School serve?

Holy Cross Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Cross Elementary School?

Holy Cross Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Elementary School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross Elementary School rank in NY?

Holy Cross Elementary School ranks #688 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Holy Cross Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross Elementary 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 Elementary School a religious school?

Holy Cross Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
184
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Area population (ZIP 10473)
59,778
Area average commute
43.4 min
Area median age
38.6
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 10473; 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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