Holy Cross School vs. Good Shepherd Catholic School
Should you attend Holy Cross School or Good Shepherd Catholic School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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School History
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Overview
Holy Cross School has educated children for 160 years. Our WASC- and WCEA-accredited program provides students from preschool through 8th grade with an engaging and challenging academic experience within a faith-based and respectful environment.
Highly qualified teachers inspire students with a love of learning through an academic program that includes math, science, language arts, social studies, P.E., Spanish, music, Life Lab, competitive sports and student leadership.
Service to others is a key part of our students' education and service-learning projects are an integral part of the program at all grade levels
For more information about Holy Cross School and to schedule a personal tour, please call (831) 423-4447. We look forward to meeting you!
Good Shepherd Catholic School, a fully accredited elementary, junior high and pre-school, is located in the heart of Santa Cruz County.
An exceptional alternative to public education is provided for students of diverse backgrounds by highly qualified teachers. Within the context of Christian values, parents and teachers, like a family, work together towards a common goal.
By striving for excellence, Good Shepherd gives students the life-long skills of mind and heart required for self-esteem and service to others.
Good Shepherd operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Monterey.
Good Shepherd Catholic School is an inter-parish faith community that commits itself to excellence in education through the creation of a nurturing and stimulating environment that embraces and proclaims religious, academic, social, physical and aesthetic values.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
mild-learning differences
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Year Founded
1862
1963
Students Body
Total Students
159 students
217 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
16
Pre-K Students
23
36
Kindergarten Students
17
40
Grade 1 Students
17
15
Grade 2 Students
14
18
Grade 3 Students
18
10
Grade 4 Students
18
13
Grade 5 Students
20
22
Grade 6 Students
15
18
Grade 7 Students
7
13
Grade 8 Students
10
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
77%
34%
Average Class Size
20
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(school uniform required)
(school uniform required)
Formal
(See website)
(See website)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,100
$6,300
Tuition Notes
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There are discounts for multiple students in family.
% on Financial Aid
30%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,775
Acceptance Rate
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95%
Admissions Director
Patty Patano, Principal
Diane Rabago
Admissions Associate
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Vicki Delucchi
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Life Lab, Student Council, Yearbook Committee
Choir, Homework Club, Sports Program