Holy Cross School in Trenton, NJ, serves 254 co–ed students from preschool through eighth grade in a central city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 with 10 teaching staff members.
Founded as a Catholic institution, Holy Cross School is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Approximately 62% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local community.
As a central city Catholic K–8 private school, Holy Cross offers education from early childhood through middle school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross School?
The application deadline for Holy Cross School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Holy Cross School is Sprout U School Of The Arts (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School-trenton (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School-trenton
(Catholic)
333 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 393-2801
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 393-2801
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Sprout U School Of The Arts ![Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo]( "Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
137 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
The Newgrange School
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
25 Oxford Street
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-9900
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-9900
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
177 Leonard Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(604) 586-5888
Trenton, NJ 08610
(604) 586-5888
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sprout U School Of The Arts ![Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo]( "Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
137 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
The Newgrange School
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
(Catholic)
175 Leonard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
87 Pearson Dr
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 888-0101
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 888-0101
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
Valley Day School
Special Education School
300 Allendale Dr
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-1155
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-1155
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 75 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School-trenton
(Catholic)
333 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 393-2801
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 393-2801
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Sprout U School Of The Arts ![Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo]( "Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
137 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
The Newgrange School
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
25 Oxford Street
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-9900
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-9900
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
177 Leonard Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(604) 586-5888
Trenton, NJ 08610
(604) 586-5888
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sprout U School Of The Arts ![Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo]( "Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
137 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
177 Leonard Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(604) 586-5888
Trenton, NJ 08610
(604) 586-5888
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
The Montessori School
Montessori School
501 W. Maple Ave
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-1170
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-1170
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 30 students
Mt. Sinai SDA School
Daycare / Preschool (Seventh Day Adventist)
35 Arlington Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 695-2487
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 695-2487
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students
Capital Health System Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
471 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 695-3711
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 695-3711
3 miles
Gr: K | 108 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Mulford Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
9320.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Mt. Ephraim Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 379-4488
9320.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
836 S. 4th Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
9320.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
9320.4 miles
Gr: 5-12
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