Skip to main content

Average

#365 of 457 private schools in VA

Holy Cross Academy

Elementary School · Fredericksburg, VA

A private elementary school in Fredericksburg, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

250 STAFFORD LAKES PKWY, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

  • 17.4:1 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 VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index41%
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-8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment409
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Holy Cross Academy 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 Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,681/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fredericksburg), 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

$124,357

Median home value

$483,200

Median rent

$1,895/mo

College educated

43.2%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White76.0%
Two or More12.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Black3.7%
Asian3.7%
Pacific Islander0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rocky Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.3 mi905Compare →
Cornerstone Life AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.9 mi28Compare →
Alternative Paths Training School -staff East/westPrivate · tuition7.6private1–121.7 mi66Compare →
Rivermont School - FredericksburgPrivate · tuition7.4private1–121.7 mi41Compare →

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 Academy is listed in Fredericksburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Cross Academy

Holy Cross Academy is a private elementary school in Fredericksburg, VA, serving approximately 409 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Cross Academy

What grades does Holy Cross Academy serve?

Holy Cross Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Cross Academy?

Holy Cross Academy has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Academy is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Cross Academy rank in VA?

Holy Cross Academy ranks #365 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Holy Cross Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Academy a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross Academy 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 Academy a religious school?

Holy Cross Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
409
Gender Split
37% M / 63% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Stafford County
Area population (ZIP 22406)
26,248
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
43.7
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 22406; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.