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#14 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 3% of private schools

Holy Family School

Elementary School · Lacey, WA

A private elementary school in Lacey, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2606 CARPENTER RD SE, Lacey, WA 98503

  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,207.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment139
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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 WA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Family 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,662/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lacey), 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

$87,515

Median home value

$407,700

Median rent

$1,673/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White50.4%
Hispanic14.4%
Two or More14.4%
Asian12.9%
Pacific Islander4.3%
Native American2.2%
Black1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lacey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–50.7 mi373Compare →
Seven Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.9 mi430Compare →
Paramount Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–81.2 mi69Compare →
The Paramount Christian Academy SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–81.2 mi78Compare →

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 School is listed in Lacey, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Family School

Holy Family School is a private elementary school in Lacey, WA, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 381 private schools in WA.

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 139 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Family School rank in WA?

Holy Family School ranks #14 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Holy Family School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
139
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small City
County
Thurston County
Area population (ZIP 98503)
42,189
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.6
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 98503; 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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