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#1 of 22 private schools in AK

Top 1% of private schools

Holy Rosary Academy

School · Anchorage, AK

A private school in Anchorage, AK serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

1010 W FIREWEED LN, Anchorage, AK 99503

  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AK.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment162
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AK

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Rosary Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,811/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,888

Median home value

$316,700

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

31.7%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White53.7%
Two or More25.3%
Hispanic8.0%
Native American4.9%
Asian4.3%
Black1.9%
Pacific Islander1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frontier Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–120.4 mi628Compare →
Akchoice K-12 LearningEnrollment path unverified8.5K–121.0 mi273Compare →
Family Partnership Correspondence SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–121.3 mi984Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holy Rosary Academy is listed in Anchorage, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Rosary Academy

Holy Rosary Academy is a private school in Anchorage, AK, serving approximately 162 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 22 private schools in AK.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Rosary Academy

What grades does Holy Rosary Academy serve?

Holy Rosary Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Holy Rosary Academy?

Holy Rosary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Rosary Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Rosary Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Rosary Academy rank in AK?

Holy Rosary Academy ranks #1 of 22 private schools in AK.

What is Holy Rosary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Rosary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Rosary Academy a private school?

Yes, Holy Rosary Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Rosary Academy a religious school?

Holy Rosary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
162
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Anchorage Municipality
Area population (ZIP 99503)
12,944
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
37
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99503; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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