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#55 of 86 private schools in HI

Holy Family Catholic Academy

Elementary School

830 MAIN ST, Honolulu, HI 96818

Private

Enrollment

316

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Hawaii private schools

#55 of 86

In Honolulu

#19 of 28

public schools

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Holy Family Catholic Academy

6.0/10

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

Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School

9.2/10

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Pearl Harbor Elementary School

8.2/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Holy Family Catholic Academy

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Honolulu, HI. Holy Family Catholic Academy serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Family Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 86 private schools in HI.

How it compares0.4 pts below HI schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • HI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Holy Family Catholic Academy 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 Academy compares to 66 public schools serving similar grades in Honolulu, HI

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
316
This School
vs
428
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 33.2% vs 0%
White 21.2% vs 0%
Black 4.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.8% vs 0%
Holy Family Catholic Academy Honolulu Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Family Catholic Academy (this school) 6.0
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School 9.2
Pearl Harbor Elementary School 8.2
Mokulele Elementary School 6.8
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School 8.7
Aliamanu Middle School 8.2
Aliamanu Elementary School 8.0
Salt Lake Elementary School 8.2
Makalapa Elementary School 7.9
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School 9.1
Moanalua Middle School 8.8
Moanalua Elementary School 8.7
Red Hill Elementary School 8.7
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School 8.7
Puuhale Elementary School 5.2
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School 5.1
Linapuni Elementary School 5.1
Kalihi Kai Elementary School 8.2
Kalihi Waena Elementary School 6.2
King David Kalakaua Middle School 7.2
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School 4.6

Showing 20 of 66 schools. View all schools in Honolulu

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 HI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,210.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 75%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 316
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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 HI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Asian 33.2%
Two or More 29.7%
White 21.2%
Pacific Islander 7.6%
Black 4.4%
Hispanic 3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

830 MAIN ST, Honolulu, HI 96818

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Family Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Honolulu, see our Honolulu schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School Honolulu 0.3 mi 9.2
Pearl Harbor Elementary School Honolulu 0.5 mi 8.2
Mokulele Elementary School Honolulu 0.7 mi 6.8
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School Honolulu 0.8 mi 8.7
Aliamanu Middle School Honolulu 1.1 mi 8.2
NAVY HALE KEIKI SCHOOL Honolulu 1.2 mi 5.3
Aliamanu Elementary School Honolulu 1.1 mi 8.0
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School Honolulu 1.4 mi 7.2
Salt Lake Elementary School Honolulu 1.5 mi 8.2
Makalapa Elementary School Honolulu 1.6 mi 7.9
Moanalua High School Honolulu 2.1 mi 8.1
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School Honolulu 2.1 mi 9.1
Aiea Elementary School Aiea 2.5 mi 5.8
ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aiea 2.6 mi 6.6
Moanalua Middle School Honolulu 2.5 mi 8.8
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Honolulu 2.6 mi 8.1
AIEA HONGWANJI PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Aiea 2.7 mi
Moanalua Elementary School Honolulu 2.6 mi 8.7
Aiea Intermediate School Aiea 2.9 mi 7.6
Red Hill Elementary School Honolulu 2.9 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 96818 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,933

Median Home Value

$653,400

Median Rent

$3,185/mo

Population

55,107

College Educated

38.1%

Homeownership

37.3%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Median Age

33.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Family Catholic Academy

What grades does Holy Family Catholic Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Holy Family Catholic Academy?

Holy Family Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Family Catholic Academy rank in HI?

Holy Family Catholic Academy ranks #55 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is Holy Family Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Family Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Academy a private school?

Yes, Holy Family Catholic 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 Family Catholic Academy a religious school?

Holy Family Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
316
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County

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