Holy Cross School at San Buenaventura Mission began as a four-room structure in 1922. A century later, Holy Cross continues to provide a Catholic education to Ventura children — but now to preschoolers through eighth-graders and in a state-of-the-art, three-story facility that overlooks Ventura hillsides with views of the coast.
Holy Cross functions as a partnership between parents, the Church, the community and staff. Weekly Mass and religious instruction are an integral part of the educational experience.
As a member of the STEM Network of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the school takes an interdisciplinary approach to help students develop essential skills through hands-on activities and investigations in science, technology, engineering and math.
Data-based platforms help teachers develop individualized instruction based on each student’s skills and goals. These platforms include i-Ready in math and STEMscopes, an online science platform that provides hands-on lessons for students.
In addition to STEM, the school develops students’ interest in the arts through the school’s ArtTrek program. In this program, parents are trained as volunteer docents to provide art instruction throughout the grade levels.
The goal of Holy Cross is to develop students who appreciate their faith and can apply science, technology, engineering and math skills for future education and careers.
Just steps from the historic Mission San Buenaventura, Holy Cross provides students with a 21st-century educational experience within a close-knit, nurturing community.
Holy Cross School at San Buenaventura Mission
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
211 E Main St,
Ventura, CA
School Details
Students
87
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
9
Part Time Teachers
2
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Hispanic
71.2%
White
15.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/26/2025
A Truly Special School That Nurtures Both Heart and MindWe feel incredibly grateful to have been part of the Holy Cross School community. This school does a remarkable job in nurturing our children both academically—especially in STEM—and spiritually. It’s clear that Catholic values are not just tau...
6/17/2025
in my opinion, Holy Cross School was the best thing we did for our son. He was a student there from Tk to 8th grade.
5/28/2025
Holy Cross STEM School is a beautiful school that strongly upholds the positive values and teachings of the Catholic faith. You notice the Catholic teachings radiating within the children themselves by observing how they treat one another with such kindness, respect, and love. Our son comes home wit...
11/8/2023
I am so grateful for this school. I transferred my child from a public elementary school that was plagued with fights, bullying, unresponsive teachers, and even drugs! Holy Cross is a great school where I feel my child can be safe and be around like minded families who care about community. The STEM...
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Map
About Downtown Ventura
List Price Range
$724K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$1,105,602
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Household Income
$86,368
% of College Grads
42.6%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,856 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,232 - $4,381 per month
- Portside Ventura Harbor
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 580+ Sq Ft
- 1196 Portside Dr
- Ventura, CA
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- K to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Mission Park
Grant Park
Plaza Park
San Buenaventura State Beach
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Ocean Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Ventura River Estuary
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Holy Cross School at San Buenaventura Mission is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 211 E Main St in Ventura, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 87 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The average home value in this area is $1,105,602. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ventura County Christian School, St. Bonaventure High School, Ventura High School, and more. Learn more about what Ventura has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Holy Cross School at San Buenaventura Mission.