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#62 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 33% of private schools

Holy Cross Catholic School

Elementary School · Portland, OR

A private elementary school in Portland, OR serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5202 N BOWDOIN ST, Portland, OR 97203

  • 12.8:1 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 OR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,109.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 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-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment199
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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 OR

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Cross Catholic 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 Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High6,288/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$77,619

Median home value

$468,600

Median rent

$1,551/mo

College educated

45%

Homeownership

58.9%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White57.8%
Hispanic25.1%
Two or More9.0%
Asian3.5%
Black3.0%
Pacific Islander1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cesar Chavez K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–80.3 mi481Compare →
Astor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–80.4 mi375Compare →
Shining Star Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–70.6 mi78Compare →
Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.7 mi177Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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 Catholic School is listed in Portland, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Cross Catholic School

Holy Cross Catholic School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 186 private schools in OR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Cross Catholic School

What grades does Holy Cross Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic School?

Holy Cross Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross Catholic School rank in OR?

Holy Cross Catholic School ranks #62 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Holy Cross Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Cross Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
199
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large City
County
Multnomah County
Area population (ZIP 97203)
33,159
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
34.1
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 97203; 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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