At Holy Cross, our goal is to encourage children and their families in a growing awareness of and relationship with Jesus Christ and to help them be the very best the Lord intends them to be socially, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
Our school meets licensure requirements for the state of New Jersey, and the staff consists of personnel trained in early childhood education.
The school is open to children of all faiths, who are 2 ½ - 6 years of age.
Our program is designed to help each child make the adjustment from the home environment to the school/group environment.
Our Christ-centered curriculum is designed to be age-appropriate at all levels.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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 Holycross Christian Nursery School?
The application deadline for Holycross Christian Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Holycross Christian Nursery School is Cornerstone Day School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School At Mountainside (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Primrose School At Mountainside
Daycare / Preschool
1038 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 70922
(908) 228-5589
Mountainside, NJ 70922
(908) 228-5589
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 191 students
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 12 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1137 Globe Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
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60 Temple Dr
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-0539
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-0539
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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