Holy Cross Lutheran School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Holy Cross Lutheran School

650 NE 135th St Miami, FL 33161

Tel: (305) 893-0851

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 351 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Holy Cross Lutheran School Photo #2 - 8th Grade Class of 2022

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 351 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Cross Lutheran School
Pre-K	46
Kind	38
1	30
2	35
3	37
4	45
5	36
6	31
7	28
8	25

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1951

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

351 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Gardening ClubMentoring & Leadership Development for Girls

Sign Language ClubStudent Government

Arts and Music Programs:

Praise Team

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cheerleading

School Notes

Holy Cross Lutheran School has been educating the Greater Miami Community since 1951.
We serve an ethnically diverse body of students from age 2 through 8th grade.

Students who represent a variety of cultures all learn and grow together. They are taught tolerance, acceptance and respect.In addition to a strong emphasis on the core subjects of Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Bible, students are enriched by special classes in art, music, physical education, computer education and Spanish.Our school provides a warm and family-like environment with an emphasis on relationships that encourage our students to grow and learn in an atmosphere of love and care.
We commit to. . .
- Bring each child to know and love Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through religious instruction and an atmosphere of Christian discipline and love.
- Provide a high-quality, total education for God`s children by meeting their academic, spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs.
-Maintain close contact with parents/guardians with respect to student`s progress and behavior.
-Encourage parents/guardians to develop a closer relationship with their families with their Lord and Savior and to develop strong parenting skills.
-Provide a well-trained faculty and staff that teach all basic curriculum areas while maintaining high standards of student achievement and quality of instruction.
-Encourage students to become creative and innovative problem-solvers in preparing them to deal with everyday life.
-Encourage students to love, care for and respect the rights, diversity, individuality and uniqueness of others and work effectively with them.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Holy Cross Lutheran School offer?

Holy Cross Lutheran School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

What is Holy Cross Lutheran School's ranking?

Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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