Below Average
#130 of 142 private schools in KS
Holy Trinity School
Elementary School · Paola, KS
A private elementary school in Paola, KS serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
601 E CHIPPEWA ST, Paola, KS 66071
- 12.4:1 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 KS.
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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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Where Holy Trinity School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paola), 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
$82,042
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$1,068/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66071; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakemary CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 4–12 | 0.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Sunflower ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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 Trinity School is listed in Paola, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School is a private elementary school in Paola, KS, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Trinity School
What grades does Holy Trinity School serve?
Holy Trinity School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Trinity School?
Holy Trinity School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Trinity School rank in KS?
Holy Trinity School ranks #130 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Holy Trinity School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Trinity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Trinity School a private school?
Yes, Holy Trinity 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 Trinity School a religious school?
Holy Trinity School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Miami County
- Phone
- (913) 294-3286
- Area population (ZIP 66071)
- 12,425
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 66071; 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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