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#964 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Holy Family School

Elementary School · San Jose, CA

A private elementary school in San Jose, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

4850 PEARL AVE, San Jose, CA 95136

  • 20.1:1 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 CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index73%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment261
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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 CA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Family School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,210/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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

$143,696

Median home value

$1,104,300

Median rent

$2,750/mo

College educated

46.5%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White39.1%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian18.8%
Two or More11.9%
Black2.7%
Pacific Islander1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rachel Carson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.7 mi196Compare →
Terrell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.7K–50.7 mi285Compare →
One World Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–60.9 mi26Compare →
Allen at SteinbeckEnrollment path unverified4.2K–51.1 mi407Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Holy Family School is listed in San Jose, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Family School

Holy Family School is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Family School

What grades does Holy Family School serve?

Holy Family School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Family School?

Holy Family School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Family School rank in CA?

Holy Family School ranks #964 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Holy Family School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Family School a private school?

Yes, Holy Family School 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 Family School a religious school?

Holy Family School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
261
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Area population (ZIP 95136)
47,157
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
36.9
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 95136; 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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