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#43 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 42% of private schools
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Elementary School · Albuquerque, NM
A private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6201 ROSS AVE SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- 10.5:1 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 NM.
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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 NM
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Holy Ghost 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,578
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Wherry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Highland Autism CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 15 | 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.
Holy Ghost Catholic School is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Ghost Catholic School
Holy Ghost Catholic School is a private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Ghost Catholic School
What grades does Holy Ghost Catholic School serve?
Holy Ghost Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Ghost Catholic School?
Holy Ghost Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Ghost Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Ghost Catholic School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Ghost Catholic School rank in NM?
Holy Ghost Catholic School ranks #43 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Holy Ghost Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Ghost Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Ghost Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Holy Ghost 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 Ghost Catholic School a religious school?
Holy Ghost Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 256-1563
- Area population (ZIP 87108)
- 35,985
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 87108; 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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