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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School

Elementary School

701 LOCUST ST, Collegeville, PA 19426

Private

Enrollment

541

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#685 of 873

In Collegeville

#2 of 2

public schools

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About Holy Cross Regional Catholic School

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is a private elementary school in Collegeville, PA. Holy Cross Regional Catholic School serves approximately 541 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.9 pts below PA schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Holy Cross Regional 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 Regional Catholic School compares to the 5 public schools in Collegeville, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
This School
vs
13.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
541
This School
vs
773
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88% vs 0%
Black 2.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%
Asian 2% vs 0%
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Collegeville Public Avg

All Schools in Collegeville

School Rating
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (this school) 5.5
Arrowhead El Sch 7.8
Evergreen El Sch 8.5
Perkiomen Valley HS 8.7
Perkiomen Valley MS-East 7.4
Skippack El Sch 8.5

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Enrollment 541
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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)

White 88.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Black 2.8%
Hispanic 2.2%
Asian 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

701 LOCUST ST, Collegeville, PA 19426

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross Regional Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Upper Providence El Sch (rated 9.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Royersford), which scores notably higher. Another option is South El Sch (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Trappe), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Evergreen El Sch (rated 8.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Collegeville, see our Collegeville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
CHILDRENS SCHOOLHOUSE OF COLLEGEVILLE Collegeville 0.5 mi
BRIGHT SPOT CHILD CARE Trappe 0.7 mi
TOT SPOT LEARNING CENTER Collegeville 0.8 mi
South El Sch Trappe 0.9 mi 8.5
Arrowhead El Sch Collegeville 1.8 mi 7.8
GODDARD SCHOOL Collegeville 1.9 mi
Evergreen El Sch Collegeville 2.1 mi 8.5
Perkiomen Valley HS Collegeville 2.2 mi 8.7
Perkiomen Valley MS-East Collegeville 2.2 mi 7.4
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY Collegeville 1.8 mi
VALLEY FORGE BAPTIST ACADEMY Collegeville 2.2 mi 8.0
Oaks El Sch Oaks 3.1 mi 7.9
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL Royersford 2.6 mi 5.3
Upper Providence El Sch Royersford 2.5 mi 9.3
CHILD TIME Limerick 2.9 mi
Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr Royersford 2.7 mi 7.9
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th Royersford 2.7 mi 8.4
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT COLLEGEVILLE Phoenixville 3.6 mi
Skippack El Sch Collegeville 3.1 mi 8.5
Arcola Intrmd Sch Eagleville 3.4 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19426 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$151,030

Median Home Value

$471,200

Median Rent

$1,932/mo

Population

43,284

College Educated

52.5%

Homeownership

88%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Median Age

40.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Cross Regional Catholic School

What grades does Holy Cross Regional Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend Holy Cross Regional Catholic School?

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross Regional Catholic School rank in PA?

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School ranks #685 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Holy Cross Regional Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Regional Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross Regional 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 Regional Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
32 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
541
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County

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