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#14 of 16 private schools in WY

Holy Name Catholic School

Elementary School · Sheridan, WY

A private elementary school in Sheridan, WY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

121 S CONNOR ST, Sheridan, WY 82801

  • 10.5:1 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 WY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,113
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index25%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Enrollment42
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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 WY

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Name 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 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K

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

$70,315

Median home value

$339,500

Median rent

$942/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White85.7%
Two or More11.9%
Hispanic2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Henry A. Coffeen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.6 mi286Compare →
Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–51.1 mi321Compare →
Martin Luther Grammar SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–61.4 mi19Compare →

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.

Holy Name Catholic School is listed in Sheridan, WY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Name Catholic School

Holy Name Catholic School is a private elementary school in Sheridan, WY, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 16 private schools in WY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Name Catholic School

What grades does Holy Name Catholic School serve?

Holy Name Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holy Name Catholic School?

Holy Name Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name 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 Name Catholic School rank in WY?

Holy Name Catholic School ranks #14 of 16 private schools in WY.

What is Holy Name Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Name Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Name Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Name 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 Name Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Name Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
42
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
159 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Sheridan County
Area population (ZIP 82801)
25,727
Area average commute
14.2 min
Area median age
42.5
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 82801; 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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