Holy Cross Academy

Saint Sebastian School offers a values-based Catholic education for preschool through 8th grade.
We recently celebrated 50 years of Spirituality, Scholarship, and Service and have embarked upon the next 50 years! Located in Ross Township, Saint Sebastian School is one of the premier Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Mission of Saint Sebastian School is to impart a basic knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all of our students and to instill in each child the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and fulfill God's unique role for them in building up His Kingdom on this earth.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Holy Cross Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Saint Sebastian School offers a values-based Catholic education for preschool through 8th grade. We recently celebrated 50 years of Spirituality, Scholarship, and Service and have embarked upon the next 50 years! Located in Ross Township, Saint Sebastian School is one of the premier Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Mission of Saint Sebastian School is to impart a basic knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all of our students and to instill in each child the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and fulfill God's unique role for them in building up His Kingdom on this earth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Cross Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Academy?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,177 for elementary schools and $18,297 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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