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Below Average

#130 of 142 private schools in KS

Holy Trinity School

Elementary School

601 E CHIPPEWA ST, Paola, KS 66071

Private

Enrollment

94

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kansas private schools

#130 of 142

In Paola

#2 of 2

public schools

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Holy Trinity School

4.4/10

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

Lakemary Center

8.5/10

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Paola Middle

6.6/10

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About Holy Trinity School

Holy Trinity School is a private elementary school in Paola, KS. Holy Trinity School serves approximately 94 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Trinity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 142 private schools in KS.

How it compares2.5 pts below KS schools
  • This school 4.4 · Below Average
  • KS avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

At 94 students, Holy Trinity School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Holy Trinity 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 Trinity School compares to the 4 public schools in Paola, KS

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
This School
vs
14.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
94
This School
vs
440
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.4
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.2% vs 0%
Holy Trinity School Paola Public Avg

All Schools in Paola

School Rating
Holy Trinity School (this school) 4.4
Paola Middle 6.6
Paola High 6.5
Sunflower Elem 8.8
Cottonwood Elem 8.1

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 KS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Enrollment 94
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 94.7%
Hispanic 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

601 E CHIPPEWA ST, Paola, KS 66071

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Trinity School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunflower Elem (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wolf Creek Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 15.1 miles away, in nearby Spring Hill), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Spring Hill Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 12.2 miles away, in nearby Spring Hill), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Paola, see our Paola schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.1 mi
School Distance Rating
LAKEMARY CENTER Paola 0.6 mi 8.5
Paola Middle Paola 0.8 mi 6.6
Paola High Paola 0.9 mi 6.5
Sunflower Elem Paola 1.0 mi 8.8
Cottonwood Elem Paola 1.3 mi 8.1
Osawatomie Middle School Osawatomie 6.3 mi 3.9
Osawatomie High Osawatomie 6.8 mi 4.7
Osawatomie Virtual School Osawatomie 6.8 mi
Trojan Elem Osawatomie 7.5 mi 6.2
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center Osawatomie 7.5 mi 7.3
Insight School of Kansas Spring Hill 12.0 mi 3.7
Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA) Spring Hill 12.0 mi 6.0
Spring Hill Middle School Spring Hill 12.1 mi 4.6
Spring Hill Elementary School Spring Hill 12.2 mi 8.4
Broadmoor Elementary Louisburg 11.2 mi 8.3
Louisburg Middle Louisburg 11.5 mi 7.0
Louisburg High Louisburg 11.6 mi 6.0
Nike Elementary Gardner 14.7 mi 7.8
Spring Hill High School Spring Hill 14.7 mi 5.0
Wolf Creek Elementary School Spring Hill 15.1 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 66071 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,042

Median Home Value

$261,400

Median Rent

$1,068/mo

Population

12,425

College Educated

30.5%

Homeownership

78.6%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

45.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mcpherson, KS 4.4
Chetopa Elem Chetopa, KS 4.5
Service Valley Charter Academy Oswego, KS 4.5
Enterprise Elem Enterprise, KS 4.3
Puls Elem Attica, KS 4.3
ST ANDREWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Abilene, KS 4.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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