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#634 of 873 private schools in PA

Holy Cross Catholic School

Elementary School

144 E MOUNT AIRY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#634 of 873

In Philadelphia

#75 of 95

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About Holy Cross Catholic School

Holy Cross Catholic School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Holy Cross Catholic School serves approximately 182 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.7 pts below PA schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 182 students, Holy Cross Catholic 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.

Holy Cross Catholic 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 Catholic School compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

This School

13.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

182

This School

576

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 96.7% vs 0%

White 1.1% vs 0%

Asian 1.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 0.5% vs 0%

Holy Cross Catholic School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Cross Catholic School (this school)	—	182	15.7:1	5.7
Houston Henry E Sch	0.3 mi	419	14.4:1	5.1
Emlen Eleanor C Sch	0.8 mi	326	11.2:1	5.4
AMY NW	0.8 mi	134	9.6:1	4.1
Hill Freedman World Academy	1.0 mi	572	11:1	6.6
Day Anna B Sch	1.1 mi	354	13.1:1	2.8
Henry Charles W Sch	1.1 mi	496	14.2:1	7.6
Roosevelt Theodore MS	1.2 mi	436	10.9:1	5.8
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences	1.2 mi	385	13.3:1	5.0
Franklin S Edmonds Sch	1.3 mi	413	12.5:1	2.8
West Oak Lane CS	1.4 mi	969	15.9:1	2.8
McCloskey John F Sch	1.6 mi	247	13.7:1	3.4
Samuel Pennypacker Sch	1.6 mi	324	12:1	3.0
Lingelbach Anna L Sch	1.7 mi	331	12.7:1	4.6
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary	1.7 mi	648	16.2:1	5.5
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus	2.1 mi	905	15.6:1	3.4
Rowen William Sch	2.2 mi	309	13.4:1	2.4
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary	2.2 mi	497	16:1	6.3
Wagner Gen Louis MS	2.3 mi	301	12.5:1	2.2
Prince Hall Sch	2.3 mi	375	13.4:1	4.0
Pennell Joseph Sch	2.4 mi	308	13.4:1	5.2

Showing 20 of 243 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

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 PA.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,292.2

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 6%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 182

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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 PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 96.7%

White 1.1%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic 0.5%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

144 E MOUNT AIRY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Henry Charles W Sch (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PROJECT LEARN SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Houston Henry E Sch Philadelphia	0.3 mi	419	5.1
JESUS IS THE WAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia	0.6 mi	8	—
Emlen Eleanor C Sch Philadelphia	0.8 mi	326	5.4
PROJECT LEARN SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.9 mi	37	6.4
AMY NW Philadelphia	0.8 mi	134	4.1
Henry Charles W Sch Philadelphia	1.1 mi	496	7.6
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia	1.0 mi	572	6.6
B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. Philadelphia	1.2 mi	45	7.1
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY Philadelphia	1.0 mi	1,050	7.4
Roosevelt Theodore MS Philadelphia	1.2 mi	436	5.8
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Philadelphia	1.2 mi	385	5.0
Day Anna B Sch Philadelphia	1.1 mi	354	2.8
Franklin S Edmonds Sch Philadelphia	1.3 mi	413	2.8
GREEN TREE SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.2 mi	152	7.9
Lingelbach Anna L Sch Philadelphia	1.7 mi	331	4.6
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia	1.3 mi	218	4.5
McCloskey John F Sch Philadelphia	1.6 mi	247	3.4
ST RAYMOND OF PENAFORT SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.4 mi	219	4.8
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY-MIDDLE Philadelphia	1.3 mi	1,050	7.5
West Oak Lane CS Philadelphia	1.4 mi	969	2.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,609

Median Home Value

$326,600

Median Rent

$1,291/mo

Population

28,566

College Educated

55.3%

Homeownership

63.3%

Avg Commute

33.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Median Age

41.9

Similar Schools

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ASSUMPTION BVM SCHOOL West Grove, PA	204	5.7
BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Butler, PA	224	5.7
GEHMANS MENNONITE SCHOOL Denver, PA	173	5.7
HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ebensburg, PA	218	5.7
Jamestown El Sch Jamestown, PA	183	5.7
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch Red Lion, PA	231	5.7

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 Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic School?

Holy Cross Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross Catholic School rank in PA?

Holy Cross Catholic School ranks #634 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Holy Cross Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Catholic 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 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 54 Good Transit
Bike Score: 56 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 182
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.1 hours
Days Per Year: 182 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (215) 242-0414

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