Below Average
#173 of 188 private schools in CO
Holy Family Catholic School
Elementary School · Grand Junction, CO
A private elementary school in Grand Junction, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
786 26 1/2 RD, Grand Junction, CO 81506
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 CO.
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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 CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Holy Family Catholic School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Junction), 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
$76,464
Median home value
$428,000
Median rent
$1,211/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Ridge Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Bookcliff Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Caprock AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Pomona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Family Catholic School is listed in Grand Junction, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School is a private elementary school in Grand Junction, CO, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Family Catholic School
What grades does Holy Family Catholic School serve?
Holy Family Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Family Catholic School?
Holy Family Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Family Catholic School rank in CO?
Holy Family Catholic School ranks #173 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Holy Family Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Family Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Holy Family Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?
Holy Family Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Phone
- (970) 242-6168
- Area population (ZIP 81506)
- 11,840
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 81506; 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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