Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Holy Family School
About the School
- Holy Family School is a Catholic School open to all students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.
- It is our mission as students, parents, teachers, staff, and parish members to spread God's word through our lessons, actions, and words.
- Together, we are committed to providing a faith-filled and caring atmosphere where quality learning and spiritual growth occurs for all our members.
- According to the Bishop's Pastoral, To teach as Jesus did, the main purpose of Catholic Education is to "Prepare it's members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action." Holy Family School is a family made up of students, parents, and staff in partnership with the parishes, community, and surrounding areas.
- Foremost in our eyes is the academic and spiritual education of each child.
- We believe children grow as they recognize they are valued, special, and unique in the eyes of God and others.
- We also believe they learn in a variety of ways, and together, we work on presenting lessons and programs that will not only be relevant to them, but nurture their academic potential.
- In our faith community, we strive for a constant growth not just for our students, but for all our members.
- We're dedicated to the educational ministry of the church: proclaiming the gospel message, worship, community, and service to others.
- We believe our gifts and talents need to be shared with others as we spread God's message through our words and actions.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
265 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Holy Family School is a Catholic School open to all students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. It is our mission as students, parents, teachers, staff, and parish members to spread God's word through our lessons, actions, and words. Together, we are committed to providing a faith-filled and caring atmosphere where quality learning and spiritual growth occurs for all our members. According to the Bishop's Pastoral, To teach as Jesus did, the main purpose of Catholic Education is to "Prepare it's members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action." Holy Family School is a family made up of students, parents, and staff in partnership with the parishes, community, and surrounding areas. Foremost in our eyes is the academic and spiritual education of each child. We believe children grow as they recognize they are valued, special, and unique in the eyes of God and others. We also believe they learn in a variety of ways, and together, we work on presenting lessons and programs that will not only be relevant to them, but nurture their academic potential. In our faith community, we strive for a constant growth not just for our students, but for all our members. We're dedicated to the educational ministry of the church: proclaiming the gospel message, worship, community, and service to others. We believe our gifts and talents need to be shared with others as we spread God's message through our words and actions.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Family School's ranking?
Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Family School?
The application deadline for Holy Family School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Family School is New Testament Christian School (22.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary's Catholic School (8.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Of Melrose (7.7 miles away)
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Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Second Ave Se
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2238
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Christian
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 36.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 36.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Catholic
1705 County Road 137
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-9431
Distance: 37.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Second Ave Se
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2238
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
425 Central Ave
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 357-0813
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Second Ave Se
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2238
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Road
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6521
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2258
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Special Education School
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
0.9 miles
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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