Holy Cross School

Holy Cross School's mission is to provide a Christian educational climate that maximizes the learning and humanistic qualities of its students.
The school develops in its students intellectual reasoning skills and provides a framework for academic success, as required by New York State.
The educational mission is achieved through the development of a committed and trained administration, faculty and staff.
Saint Gregory the Great fosters faculty relationships based on mutual respect, support and collegial interdependence.
Its policies place a premium on patience, respect, nurturing, awareness of school rules, and enforcement of those rules without favoritism or prejudice.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

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

Student Body

Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Holy Cross School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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).
In what neighborhood is Holy Cross School located?
Holy Cross School is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Flatbush.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (4 reviews)
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I graduated from H.C School in Jan,.1949. Sisters of St Joseph (Brentwood LI)were my teachers w/ some Lay teachers. Went on to St Francis Xavier Acad. (again Srs of St J.) ....and then St John's Univ. Sch of Edu,. Holy Cross School will never be forgotten. It started me (and many) on the road to higher education. (teacher)Thank you. alice landon (nee MacKrell) (The "dash" is not working on my computer!!!!)
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5  
I attended Holy Cross fro 1953 to 1961 and then went to Xaverian H.S. I recall the Xaveran Brothers who taught there (Brothers Stephanus, Warren, Padraic, Renatus and John Baptist. Great shool and a great education. Esteben Lopez
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5  
I attended Holy Cross School from1956-1957.(transferred from St Francis of Assisi School) and i will always remember some of my best days there. I particularly liked every Tuesday because we were taught dancing. I will forever remember the box step. Great school with a lot of morals and education.
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I would appreciate any records of mine joan nolan fiaschetti i attened 1942-1943 mother catherine nolan father stephen nolan address 1047 rogers ave transfer sacred heart west point ny thank you
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,971 for elementary schools and $25,964 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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