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Holy Cross School

Elementary School

4488 LAKE AVE, Rochester, NY 14612

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

187

Student-Teacher

8.3:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

187

Student-Teacher

8.3:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#495 of 992

In Rochester

#23 of 30

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About Holy Cross School

Holy Cross School is a private elementary school in Rochester, NY. Holy Cross School serves approximately 187 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.4 pts above NY schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 187 students, Holy Cross School 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.

At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Holy Cross School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Holy Cross School 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 School compares to 87 public schools serving similar grades in Rochester, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.3:1

This School

12.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

187

This School

462

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.3% vs 0%

Asian 4.3% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

Holy Cross School Rochester Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Cross School (this school)	—	187	8.3:1	6.3
IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.2 mi	398	11.1:1	7.0
COLEBROOK SCHOOL	1.3 mi	147	8.6:1	7.0
LAKESHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	379	12.2:1	3.3
SENECA SCHOOL	1.6 mi	169	13:1	6.1
SCHOOL 42-ABELARD REYNOLDS	1.6 mi	420	14:1	3.2
ENGLISH VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	353	12.6:1	5.3
PADDY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.4 mi	518	15.2:1	7.7
BRIARWOOD SCHOOL	2.6 mi	158	14.4:1	7.7
ARCADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.6 mi	686	9.9:1	4.1
LISTWOOD SCHOOL	2.6 mi	176	14.7:1	7.5
LONGRIDGE SCHOOL	2.8 mi	758	11.7:1	3.9
ODYSSEY ACADEMY	3.2 mi	892	9.2:1	4.2
GREECE COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER	3.3 mi	262	21.8:1	1.4
ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.4 mi	413	10.9:1	6.1
SOUTHLAWN SCHOOL	3.5 mi	232	11.6:1	7.7
BROOKVIEW SCHOOL	3.5 mi	151	10.8:1	7.7
RENAISSANCE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	3.5 mi	503	15.7:1	6.7
OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL	3.7 mi	1,087	9.9:1	5.0
BUCKMAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.8 mi	375	12.1:1	3.2
DURAND-EASTMAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	3.9 mi	326	10.9:1	4.0

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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 NY.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,134

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 26%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 187

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 85.6%

Two or More 4.8%

Hispanic 4.3%

Asian 4.3%

Black 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4488 LAKE AVE, Rochester, NY 14612

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRIARWOOD SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PADDY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SOUTHLAWN SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	0.5 mi	758	7.3
IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester	1.2 mi	398	7.0
COLEBROOK SCHOOL Rochester	1.3 mi	147	7.0
SENECA SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	169	6.1
SCHOOL 42-ABELARD REYNOLDS Rochester	1.6 mi	420	3.2
LAKESHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester	1.6 mi	379	3.3
DAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	2.5 mi	563	5.7
BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Rochester	2.6 mi	158	7.7
IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	2.6 mi	1,177	7.7
LISTWOOD SCHOOL Rochester	2.6 mi	176	7.5
VILLA OF HOPE Rochester	2.3 mi	53	7.3
ENGLISH VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester	2.2 mi	353	5.3
DERECH HATORAH OF ROCHESTER Rochester	2.6 mi	133	6.6
PADDY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester	2.4 mi	518	7.7
LONGRIDGE SCHOOL Rochester	2.8 mi	758	3.9
ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester	3.4 mi	413	6.1
SOUTHLAWN SCHOOL Rochester	3.5 mi	232	7.7
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL Rochester	2.5 mi	1,023	8.2
ARCADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester	2.6 mi	686	4.1
BROOKVIEW SCHOOL Rochester	3.5 mi	151	7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14612 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,598

Median Home Value

$187,500

Median Rent

$1,069/mo

Population

35,339

College Educated

35.8%

Homeownership

72.2%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

44.9

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DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ozone Park, NY	194	6.3
FORESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Forestville, NY	221	6.3
GREENE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Greene, NY	190	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Cross School

What grades does Holy Cross School serve?

Holy Cross School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Holy Cross School?

Holy Cross School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross School rank in NY?

Holy Cross School ranks #495 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Holy Cross School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross 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 School a religious school?

Holy Cross School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 58 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 187
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 23
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.3 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Monroe County
Phone: (585) 663-6533

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