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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked DE School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 405 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,245
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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 School
Nursery	14
Pre-K	42
Kind	27
1	45
2	33
3	38
4	51
5	39
6	50
7	35
8	31

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Year Founded

1952

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

405 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,245

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Tuition Notes

The rate shown above is for Full Tuition. We offer discounts for active Holy Cross Parishioners and Catholics from other parishes, and for multiple children attending Holy Cross.

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Field HockeyLacrosse

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Crusader

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Fitness ClubMath League

Odyssey of the mindScience Explorers

Solar Sprintstudent council

yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

bandchorus

Scholastic Art

School Notes

Holy Cross School is proud to be fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools.
Our school`s vision is to be a community where the educational process is centered on the love of Christ and the development of the whole child. By exposing students to Gospel values, high academic standards and individual expectations, Holy Cross School is committed to preparing and enhancing the personal excellence of each and every student.

We believe:

all youth have the opportunity to receive a Catholic Education;
in the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of our youth within the framework of the Gospel, the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church;
each child is a gift from God. Our Catholic school recognizes individual differences and embraces diversity;
that a quality education is an active partnership between home, school, and parish;
that as a Christ-centered school, the administration, faculty, staff, and students strives to model the behavior of Jesus Christ;
we instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning and prepare them to be models of Christian values;
an academically challenging curriculum prepares students for a successful transition to high school;
that a well-trained, dedicated, and continuously developing staff is vital to the success of the parish school;
that a clean, safe, and properly maintained facility is essential for the future development of the school;
and adaptability and innovation are essential for the future development of the school.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Cross School cost?

Holy Cross School's tuition is approximately $7,245 for private students.

What schools are Holy Cross School often compared to?

Holy Cross School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Holy Cross School?

The acceptance rate of Holy Cross School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

What sports does Holy Cross School offer?

Holy Cross School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Holy Cross School's ranking?

Holy Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 10/26/2020

Sending our son to Holy Cross was one of the best decisions we ever made. Years later our son, out the blue, said "Thank You for sending me to Holy Cross".

- Posted by Parent - Mary and Eric

5 11/2/2018

Excellent school- great education! The best elementary school in Kent County!

- Posted by Parent - Parent of graduate

5 10/7/2018

Holy Cross has been our school for the past 11 years and counting. Our three children have been provided with an excellent, first-class education in an outstanding Catholic and loving environment.

- Posted by Parent - Jessica and Jason Moyer, Magnolia, DE

5 10/7/2018

All my children and grandchildren who live in Dover, have been given the opportunity to grow into Agents of Change in all their endeavors because of Holy Cross School. They are the people they are today because of the caring, professional staff and our clergy. A great place to live, learn and love!

- Posted by Parent - Carmella Jones, Dover, DE

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Delaware is $13,904 for elementary schools and $19,544 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delaware is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).