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#40 of 142 private schools in KS

Top 28% of private schools

Holy Name School

Elementary School · Kansas City, KS

A private elementary school in Kansas City, KS serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1007 SW BLVD, Kansas City, KS 66103

  • 8.5:1 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 KS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,201.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
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-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment111
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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 KS

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Name 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 Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,656/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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

$49,403

Median home value

$119,400

Median rent

$1,166/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic84.7%
Two or More11.7%
White3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frank Rushton ElemEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.9 mi319Compare →
Gordon Parks Elem.Charter · enrollment unverified6.3PK–41.0 mi114Compare →
Our Lady of HopePrivate · tuition5.1privateK–81.2 mi150Compare →
Thomas a Edison ElemEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.2 mi232Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Holy Name School is listed in Kansas City, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Name School

Holy Name School is a private elementary school in Kansas City, KS, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 142 private schools in KS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Name School

What grades does Holy Name School serve?

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

How many students attend Holy Name School?

Holy Name School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Name School rank in KS?

Holy Name School ranks #40 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Holy Name School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Name School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Name School a private school?

Yes, Holy Name 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 Name School a religious school?

Holy Name School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
111
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.7 hours
Days Per Year
156 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Wyandotte County
Area population (ZIP 66103)
12,841
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
31.1
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 66103; 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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