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#634 of 873 private schools in PA
Holy Cross Catholic School
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
144 E MOUNT AIRY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119
- 15.7:1 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 PA.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Holy Cross Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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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
$81,609
Median home value
$326,600
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19119; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Henry E SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Jesus Is the Way Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Emlen Eleanor C SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Project Learn SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 37 | Compare → |
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 Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 19119)
- 28,566
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 19119; 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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