Very Good
#99 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 10% of private schools
Holy Family School
Elementary School
17 FORDHAM AVE, Hicksville, NY 11801
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#99 of 992
In Hicksville
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Holy Family School
Holy Family School is a private elementary school in Hicksville, NY. Holy Family School serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Holy Family School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Holy Family 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
BetaHow Holy Family School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Hicksville, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holy Family School (this school) | 7.7 |
| FORK LANE SCHOOL | 3.5 |
| OLD COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL | 5.2 |
| DUTCH LANE SCHOOL | 6.0 |
| HICKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.5 |
| LEE AVENUE SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| EAST STREET SCHOOL | 6.5 |
| WOODLAND AVENUE SCHOOL | 7.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 NY.
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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 NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
17 FORDHAM AVE, Hicksville, NY 11801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holy Family School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Westbury), which scores notably higher. Another option is J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Levittown), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Levittown), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hicksville, see our Hicksville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| FORK LANE SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.5 mi | 3.5 |
| CAROUSEL DAY SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.5 mi | — |
| OLD COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| HICKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| DUTCH LANE SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| LEE AVENUE SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hicksville | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| NORTHSIDE SCHOOL Levittown | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| OBRIDGE ACADEMY Hicksville | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL Hicksville | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| THE ELIJA SCHOOL Levittown | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| EAST STREET SCHOOL Hicksville | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| DIVISION AVENUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Levittown | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| SUMMIT LANE SCHOOL Levittown | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Meadow | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL Westbury | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| J FRED SPARKE SCHOOL Levittown | 2.0 mi | 8.6 |
| CANTIAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jericho | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| VARIETY CHILD LEARNING CENTER Levittown | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$147,945
Median Home Value
$611,400
Median Rent
$2,992/mo
Population
41,792
College Educated
43.5%
Homeownership
88%
Avg Commute
33.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
41.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALDEN PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Millbrook, NY | 7.7 |
| BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.7 |
| BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin, NY | 7.7 |
| BROOKVIEW SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.7 |
| INDIAN HOLLOW SCHOOL Commack, NY | 7.7 |
| LITTLE TOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New City, NY | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Family School
What grades does Holy Family School serve?
Holy Family School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Family School?
Holy Family School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Family School rank in NY?
Holy Family School ranks #99 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Holy Family School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Family School a private school?
Yes, Holy Family 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 School a religious school?
Holy Family School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 938-3846
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