Below Average
#222 of 253 private schools in LA
Holy Family Catholic School
Elementary School · Lafayette, LA
A private elementary school in Lafayette, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
200 SAINT JOHN ST, Lafayette, LA 70501
- Math 4% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs LA 42% (2025)
- 15.5:1 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 LA.
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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 LA
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Holy Family Catholic 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), 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
$31,723
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Place Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Cathedral-carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Alice N. Boucher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 425 | 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 Catholic School is listed in Lafayette, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lafayette, LA, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Family Catholic School
What grades does Holy Family Catholic School serve?
Holy Family Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Family Catholic School?
Holy Family Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Family Catholic School rank in LA?
Holy Family Catholic School ranks #222 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Holy Family Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Family Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Catholic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holy Family Catholic School has 4% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is Holy Family Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Holy Family Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?
Holy Family Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Phone
- (337) 235-0267
- Area population (ZIP 70501)
- 26,956
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22
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