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Holy Cross is a Catholic School that weaves a combination of excellent academic learning with a warm family environment that promotes forgiveness, community, faith and friendship.
Our school serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.
The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 192 students
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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School Notes
Holy Cross is a community of diverse family backgrounds and
welcomes students of all races, religions, and cultures.
Established in 1912 by the Sisters of Saint Mary of Oregon (SSMO),
religion is taught daily and incorporated into all curriculum
areas. The spirit of faith is modeled among the faculty and is part
of all school actvities, including private and communal prayer
experiences and weekly student liturgies. Holy Cross Catholic
School is accredited by the WCEA, the WASC, and the State of
Oregon. The entire faculty is state-certified, and over 80 percent
hold master degrees. Many grades also have student teachers from
the University of Portland.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Grades: PK-8 | 466 students6 miles 601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 (503) 236-6205
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School Reviews
53/16/2021
My son started at Holy Cross as a pre-K'er and is currently in Kindergarten. He has absolutely blossomed at the school. They encourage his sense of wonder and curiosity and he is gaining a fantastic academic foundation. We feel so lucky to be a part of the HC community and I'm so proud of the values my child is developing and thankful for the incredible partnership I have with the school in educating my child.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 192 students
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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