Excellent
#5 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 3% of private schools
Holy Family School
Elementary School · Des Moines, IA
A private elementary school in Des Moines, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1265 E 9TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50316
- Math 78% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 10:1 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 IA.
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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 IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,846/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Moines), 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
$53,090
Median home value
$137,300
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50316; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Capitol View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Joshua Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Moulton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 450 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Family School is listed in Des Moines, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Family School
Holy Family School is a private elementary school in Des Moines, IA, serving approximately 211 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Family School
What grades does Holy Family School serve?
Holy Family School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Family School?
Holy Family School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School is 10:1. 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 IA?
Holy Family School ranks #5 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Holy Family School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holy Family School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holy Family School has 78% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 192 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 262-8025
- Area population (ZIP 50316)
- 16,188
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 50316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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