Holy Cross School
South Bend, IN
PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
240 students tested60.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency33
- At proficiency111
- Approaching proficiency78
- Below proficiency18
Math
240 students tested44.2% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency21
- At proficiency85
- Approaching proficiency79
- Below proficiency55
Science
87 students tested49.4% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency17
- At proficiency26
- Approaching proficiency29
- Below proficiency15
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 76 | 85 | 87 |
| Proficient | 46.1% | 47.1% | 49.4% |
Social studies (grade 5)
46 students tested37.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency6
- At proficiency11
- Approaching proficiency10
- Below proficiency19
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
18.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 362 | 391 | 400 |
| Chronically absent | 22.1% · 80 | 15.9% · 62 | 18.5% · 74 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
City, Midsize
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Roman Catholic
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
348 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Principal
Anne Borjas
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino42.5%
White25.0%
Black or African American22.1%
Asian0.6%
Two or More Races9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Private school survey
PSS ID 00422871
- Community
- City, Midsize
- Religious orientation
- Roman Catholic
- School type
- Catholic, diocesan
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 348 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.0:1
- Daily instruction
- 8.0 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino42.5%
White25.0%
Black or African American22.1%
Asian0.6%
Two or More Races9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25