Very Good
#248 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 28% of private schools
Holy Cross School - Bay City
Elementary School
2001 KATY AVE, Bay City, TX 77414
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#248 of 883
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Holy Cross School - Bay City
Elementary School in Bay City · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Holy Cross School - Bay City
Holy Cross School - Bay City is a private elementary school in Bay City, TX. Holy Cross School - Bay City serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross School - Bay City has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, Holy Cross School - Bay City 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.
At 4.5:1 students to teachers, Holy Cross School - Bay City sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Holy Cross School - Bay City 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
BetaHow Holy Cross School - Bay City compares to the 5 public schools in Bay City, TX
Student Demographics
All Schools in Bay City
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross School - Bay City (this school) | 7.1 |
| TENIE HOLMES EL | 3.6 |
| CHERRY EL | 3.0 |
| BAY CITY J H | 5.9 |
| ROBERTS EL | 2.6 |
| BAY CITY H S | 5.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 TX.
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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 TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2001 KATY AVE, Bay City, TX 77414
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holy Cross School - Bay City may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARKHAM EL (rated 9.4/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Markham), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLESSING EL (rated 8.6/10, 17.7 miles away, in nearby Blessing), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VAN VLECK EL (rated 7.1/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Van Vleck), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bay City, see our Bay City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TENIE HOLMES EL Bay City | 0.2 mi | 3.6 |
| BAY CITY J H Bay City | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| CHERRY EL Bay City | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| ROBERTS EL Bay City | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| BAY CITY H S Bay City | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| VAN VLECK EL Van Vleck | 4.3 mi | 7.1 |
| VAN VLECK H S Van Vleck | 4.4 mi | 7.8 |
| VAN VLECK JR H S Van Vleck | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| MARKHAM EL Markham | 7.4 mi | 9.4 |
| TIDEHAVEN H S El Maton | 12.7 mi | 7.9 |
| TIDEHAVEN INT El Maton | 12.7 mi | 9.1 |
| SWEENY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sweeny | 15.1 mi | 4.9 |
| SWEENY EL Sweeny | 15.2 mi | 4.1 |
| SWEENY H S Sweeny | 15.5 mi | 5.9 |
| SWEENY J H Sweeny | 15.6 mi | 5.2 |
| NEWGULF EL Boling | 19.0 mi | 5.7 |
| BOLING H S Boling | 19.4 mi | 5.9 |
| BLESSING EL Blessing | 17.7 mi | 8.6 |
| MATAGORDA SCHOOL Matagorda | 20.1 mi | 5.6 |
| IAGO J H Boling | 20.5 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77414 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,545
Median Home Value
$166,100
Median Rent
$991/mo
Population
23,879
College Educated
23.7%
Homeownership
61.6%
Avg Commute
23.4 min
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Median Age
36
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABC LEARNING CENTER Rockport, TX | 7.1 |
| BROWNSVILLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Brownsville, TX | 7.1 |
| MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Austin, TX | 7.1 |
| QUBA ACADEMY Houston, TX | 7.1 |
| ST ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dalhart, TX | 7.1 |
| TORAH ACADEMY OF SAN ANTONIO San Antonio, TX | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Cross School - Bay City
What grades does Holy Cross School - Bay City serve?
Holy Cross School - Bay City serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Holy Cross School - Bay City?
Holy Cross School - Bay City has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School - Bay City?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross School - Bay City is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross School - Bay City rank in TX?
Holy Cross School - Bay City ranks #248 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Holy Cross School - Bay City's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross School - Bay City has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 School - Bay City a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross School - Bay City 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 School - Bay City a religious school?
Holy Cross School - Bay City has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Matagorda County
- Phone
- (979) 245-5632
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