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#91 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 48% of private schools

Holy Family School

Elementary School

7425 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, Portland, OR 97202

Private

Enrollment

208

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#91 of 186

In Portland

#40 of 55

public schools

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Holy Family School

6.4/10

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

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7.3/10

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About Holy Family School

Holy Family School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. Holy Family School serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it comparesOn par with OR schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

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

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How Holy Family School compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
This School
vs
17.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
208
This School
vs
398
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.3% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Asian 0.5% vs 0%
Holy Family School Portland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Family School (this school) 6.4
Duniway Elementary School 8.6
Lewis Elementary School 8.6
Woodstock Elementary School 9.1
Lane Middle School 6.5
Sellwood Middle School 8.7
Llewellyn Elementary School 9.6
Grout Elementary School 9.0
Whitman Elementary School 5.6
Arleta Elementary School 8.9
Creston Elementary School 9.5
Woodmere Elementary School 5.8
Winterhaven School 9.5
Marysville Elementary School 7.1
Kellogg Middle School 9.0
Kelly Elementary School 5.4
Richmond Elementary School 8.4
Riverdale Grade School 9.7
Atkinson Elementary School 9.0
Hosford Middle School 8.7
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science 8.0

Showing 20 of 134 schools. View all schools in Portland

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 OR.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 24%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 208
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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 OR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic 4.3%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7425 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, Portland, OR 97202

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Family School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Llewellyn Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Creston Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Woodstock Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
PUDDLETOWN SCHOOL Portland 0.1 mi 7.3
Duniway Elementary School Portland 0.3 mi 8.6
Lewis Elementary School Portland 0.4 mi 8.6
WHOLE CHILD MONTESSORI CENTER Portland 0.7 mi
Ardenwald Elementary School Milwaukie 0.8 mi 6.9
Woodstock Elementary School Portland 1.0 mi 9.1
SUNSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland 1.0 mi 7.4
Lane Middle School Portland 1.0 mi 6.5
Lewelling Elementary School Milwaukie 1.4 mi 4.6
Grout Elementary School Portland 1.6 mi 9.0
TUCKER MAXON SCHOOL Portland 1.5 mi 7.4
Creston Elementary School Portland 1.8 mi 9.5
Sellwood Middle School Portland 1.4 mi 8.7
PORTLAND WALDORF SCHOOL Milwaukie 1.8 mi 7.2
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukie 1.9 mi 7.9
ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL Portland 2.0 mi 5.9
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School Milwaukie 2.0 mi 4.2
Llewellyn Elementary School Portland 1.5 mi 9.6
MT SCOTT PARK CENTER FOR LEARNING Portland 1.8 mi 7.6
Milwaukie High School Milwaukie 2.1 mi 3.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,353

Median Home Value

$684,800

Median Rent

$1,674/mo

Population

44,107

College Educated

64.7%

Homeownership

50.6%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

37.4

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Chiloquin Elementary School Chiloquin, OR 6.4
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South Prairie Elementary School Tillamook, OR 6.4
Tri City Elementary School Myrtle Creek, OR 6.4
Woodland Charter School Murphy, OR 6.4
Athena Elementary School Athena, OR 6.5

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 208 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Family School rank in OR?

Holy Family School ranks #91 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Holy Family School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
52 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
86 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
208
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large City
County
Multnomah County

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