Holy Cross Elementary School (2026-27 Profile)

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Holy Cross Elementary School

1008 Jefferson St Mendota, IL 61342

Tel: (815) 539-7003

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Cross Elementary School
Pre-K	25
Kind	8
1	17
2	11
3	16
4	11
5	30
6	22
7	10
8	24

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Student Body

Total Students

174 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Holy Cross School is a faith-centered community fostering lives of service, integrity, and life-long learning.
We are committed to Catholic education founded on Gospel-centered values and the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
We are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others.
The Holy Cross staff works hard to create and maintain a positive climate.
It is important to us that students enjoy coming to school and are supported in developing academic, as well as interpersonal skills.
We pride ourselves on having an atmosphere where parental communication and involvement is a key ingredient in the success of each child's education.
Our comprehensive curriculum unites the Gospel message to our students in their daily work with morning prayer, school-wide religious celebrations, and community service.
Students are also supported in learning and practicing appropriate conduct, good manners, and kindness to one another.

Holy Cross School is a faith-centered community fostering lives of service, integrity, and life-long learning. We are committed to Catholic education founded on Gospel-centered values and the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. We are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others. The Holy Cross staff works hard to create and maintain a positive climate. It is important to us that students enjoy coming to school and are supported in developing academic, as well as interpersonal skills. We pride ourselves on having an atmosphere where parental communication and involvement is a key ingredient in the success of each child's education. Our comprehensive curriculum unites the Gospel message to our students in their daily work with morning prayer, school-wide religious celebrations, and community service. Students are also supported in learning and practicing appropriate conduct, good manners, and kindness to one another.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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