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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1951
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
351 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gardening Club, Mentoring & Leadership Development for Girls, Sign Language Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Praise Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading
Gardening Club, Mentoring & Leadership Development for Girls, Sign Language Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Praise Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading
School Notes
- 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
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: 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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