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Below Average

#173 of 188 private schools in CO

Holy Family Catholic School

Elementary School

786 26 1/2 RD, Grand Junction, CO 81506

Private

Enrollment

423

Student-Teacher

16.6:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#173 of 188

In Grand Junction

#6 of 6

public schools

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Holy Family Catholic School

4.6/10

Elementary School in Grand Junction · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Juniper Ridge Community School

6.8/10

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5.8/10

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About Holy Family Catholic School

Holy Family Catholic School is a private elementary school in Grand Junction, CO. Holy Family Catholic School serves approximately 423 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Family Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.7 pts below CO schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • CO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Holy Family Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Holy Family Catholic School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Grand Junction, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
This School
vs
16.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
423
This School
vs
379
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.3% vs 0%
Asian 5.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.3% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Holy Family Catholic School Grand Junction Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Family Catholic School (this school) 4.6
Juniper Ridge Community School 6.8
Caprock Academy 6.4
Tope Elementary School 7.2
Pomona Elementary School 7.3
Mesa Valley Community School 7.0
West Middle School 6.0
Independence Academy 6.6
Orchard Avenue Elementary School 5.6
Appleton Elementary School 5.8
Chipeta Elementary School 6.8
Nisley Elementary School 4.0
Grand River Academy 5.4
Dual Immersion Academy School 6.1
Bookcliff Middle School 4.1
Fruitvale Elementary School 5.0
Career Center Preschool 3.6
Scenic Elementary School 8.0
Thunder Mountain Elementary School 4.3
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
New Emerson School at Columbus 8.0

Showing 20 of 30 schools. View all schools in Grand Junction

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 CO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,162
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 25%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 423
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.3%
Asian 5.4%
Hispanic 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Black 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

786 26 1/2 RD, Grand Junction, CO 81506

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Family Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pomona Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tope Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Juniper Ridge Community School (rated 6.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Grand Junction, see our Grand Junction schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Juniper Ridge Community School Grand Junction 1.8 mi 6.8
BOOKCLIFF CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grand Junction 1.9 mi 5.8
Tope Elementary School Grand Junction 2.2 mi 7.2
Pomona Elementary School Grand Junction 2.2 mi 7.3
West Middle School Grand Junction 2.5 mi 6.0
Orchard Avenue Elementary School Grand Junction 2.5 mi 5.6
Grand Junction High School Grand Junction 2.7 mi 5.7
Caprock Academy Grand Junction 2.2 mi 6.4
INTERMOUNTAIN ADVENTIST ACADEMY Grand Junction 2.6 mi 5.8
Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction 2.5 mi 7.0
Independence Academy Grand Junction 2.5 mi 6.6
LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL OF MESSIAH Grand Junction 3.1 mi 6.3
Chipeta Elementary School Grand Junction 3.2 mi 6.8
Grand River Academy Grand Junction 3.3 mi 5.4
LIFE ACADEMY Grand Junction 2.9 mi 6.6
R-5 High School Grand Junction 3.5 mi 4.7
Nisley Elementary School Grand Junction 3.3 mi 4.0
LANDMARK BAPTIST SCHOOL Grand Junction 3.7 mi 5.9
Dual Immersion Academy School Grand Junction 3.7 mi 6.1
Appleton Elementary School Grand Junction 3.0 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 81506 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,464

Median Home Value

$428,000

Median Rent

$1,211/mo

Population

11,840

College Educated

43.1%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

49.1

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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