Very Good
#184 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 26% of private schools
Holy Cross Lutheran School
Elementary School · Cleveland, OH
A private elementary school in Cleveland, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4260 ROCKY RIVER DR, Cleveland, OH 44135
- Math 29% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 58% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 7.9:1 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 OH.
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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 OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Holy Cross Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,040/100K
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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
$48,930
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44135; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Schools: Puritas Community ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Valley View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Al Ihsan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Clara E Westropp SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Cross Lutheran School is listed in Cleveland, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Lutheran School
Holy Cross Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Cleveland, OH, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross Lutheran School
What grades does Holy Cross Lutheran School serve?
Holy Cross Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Cross Lutheran School?
Holy Cross Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Lutheran School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross Lutheran School rank in OH?
Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks #184 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Holy Cross Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holy Cross Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holy Cross Lutheran School has 29% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Holy Cross Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Lutheran School a religious school?
Holy Cross Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (216) 941-2770
- Area population (ZIP 44135)
- 27,591
- Area average commute
- 21.7 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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 44135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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