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.

HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

At a Glance

A Catholic College Prep Built on the Holy Cross Tradition in Eastern Queens

Best suited for

Catholic families — or families open to Catholic education — in eastern Queens, western Long Island, or the broader boroughs looking for an affordable college-prep high school with strong STEM and health-science pathways, and who want a school with an explicit spiritual framework rather than a religion-optional one.

What stands out

Health Sciences Honors Program for students aiming at medical and allied-health careers
Science Research Program affiliated with the University at Albany, allowing students to do mentored research for credit
Dual-enrollment college credit through St. John's University
A robust AP course catalog alongside the college-credit pathway
A dedicated TACHS Prep Program to help middle-schoolers prepare for the Catholic high school entrance exam
A single flat tuition of $11,500 for 2025–2026 — unusually straightforward for a NYC private school

Things to consider

Some parent reviews raise concerns about bullying and campus safety — worth asking the admissions office directly about current policies and culture
Administrative communication is a recurring criticism in reviews, so expect to be proactive as a parent
The school is genuinely Catholic and faith-centered; families uncomfortable with religious formation woven into the school day should look elsewhere
No nearby subway means a real commute commitment — driving, bus routes, or carpools will be part of daily life
The application runs through TACHS with a December 10, 2025 deadline, so the testing calendar is the calendar

Identity

A Christ-Centered, College-Prep Approach That Does Not Separate Faith From Academics. Students Are Expected To Grow In Spirituality, Intellectual Rigor, Emotional Maturity, And Community Life Together Rather Than Treating Religion As A Standalone Class.

Holy Cross is a diocesan-style Catholic college preparatory school rooted in the spiritual vision of Blessed Father Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross — the same religious order that runs Notre Dame. The school frames its mission around forming the whole student: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially, with Christian truth as the through-line.

Community

Very High — Reflecting Murray Hill–Broadway Flushing, One Of The Most Ethnically And Linguistically Mixed Neighborhoods In New York City, With A Student Body That Broadly Mirrors That Surrounding Diversity.

Parent sentiment is mostly positive — 4.47 out of 5 across 164 parent reviews, with 82% rating it favorably — and centers on dedicated teachers and a supportive academic atmosphere. The minority of negative reviews flag concerns about safety, bullying, and inconsistent administrative communication, which are worth weighing rather than dismissing.

Neighborhood

Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing

Murray Hill–Broadway Flushing is a densely populated, family-heavy pocket of eastern Queens. Census figures show a median household income of $69,292, a poverty rate of 15.9%, and 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher — a solidly middle-income, working-class profile with a strong mix of educational backgrounds.

There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk of the school, so families should plan on driving, being driven, or taking buses. This is not a school you can realistically reach by subway.

Notable Programs

Health Sciences Honors ProgramScience Research Program (University at Albany)Advanced Placement coursesCollege credit through St. John's UniversityTACHS Prep Program

What Parents Are Saying

Mixed reviews; rated 4.47 out of 5 across 164 reviews (82% positive), with praise for dedicated teachers and a supportive academic environment, but some concerns about safety, bullying, and administrative communication.

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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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.