It was in association with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond, which permanently closed the school after years of declining enrollment led to financial exigency.

The school was founded in 1879 by the Daughters of Charity, an order of religious sisters begun by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

[8] In response to the closure of Holy Cross Catholic, a teacher announced plans to create a replacement K-8 school.

Elementary, Grades 1-5[10] Holy Cross offered a college preparatory middle school program with opportunities to participate in athletics, service projects, volunteer options, and numerous extracurricular activities.

Other enrichment opportunities included:[10] Holy Cross Catholic School offered a college preparatory curriculum.