At a Glance
A Catholic college prep rooted in Holy Cross tradition — where faith meets academic rigor in Queens
Families seeking a Catholic college preparatory education in Queens who value the Holy Cross spiritual tradition and want strong STEM offerings, particularly in health sciences and research. Parents should be comfortable with a school where community feedback suggests inconsistent communication from leadership and should plan for transportation logistics.
- Health Sciences Honors Program with pathway into medical and healthcare fields
- Science Research Program in partnership with University at Albany offering authentic research experience
- College credit opportunities through St. John's University — a significant value-add
- TACHS preparation support for eighth-graders applying to Catholic high schools
- Small-scale Catholic community with personal attention from faculty rooted in Holy Cross tradition
- Tuition of $11,500 — while moderate for NYC private schools, it represents a meaningful annual investment
- Mixed parent reviews — 82% positive, but safety and bullying concerns appear in some reviews
- December 10 application deadline — earlier than many NYC private schools; plan ahead
- Location requires car for most families; not easily accessible by subway
- Some concerns about administrative communication — families should expect to be proactive
A Catholic college preparatory high school operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, serving grades 9-12 with a focus on developing the whole person — faith, intellect, and character — in the tradition of Blessed Father Basil Moreau.
Holy Cross draws a diverse student body from across Queens and neighboring boroughs. The Niche rating of 4.47/5 reflects generally positive parent experiences, with particular praise for teacher dedication and academic support, though some families note concerns about interpersonal issues and administrative responsiveness.
The school is located in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, a residential neighborhood in eastern Queens known for its family-oriented atmosphere and mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. Family density is moderate (53/100), suggesting a neighborhood where children and families are present but not overwhelmingly dominated by young children.
The campus sits along Francis Lewis Boulevard, a major thoroughfare in eastern Queens. Most families will find a car necessary for daily commutes, though public bus service connects the area to surrounding neighborhoods and the subway lines in Flushing.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; Niche rating 4.47/5 with 164 reviews (82% positive), with praise for dedicated teachers and supportive academic environment, but some concerns about safety, bullying, and administrative communication
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing.
- What grades does HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL?
- HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL in?
- HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL is in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, Queens.
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