Holy Family Holy Name School

91 Summer St, New Bedford, MA, 02740-0274
Tel: (508)993-3547
Grades: PK - 8 | 301 students
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Holy Family Holy Name School is a Christ centered academic community instilling Catholic beliefs and gospel values; nurturing students' gifts of faith and intellect by surrounding them with a family of faculty, staff, and volunteers whose vocation it is to serve. Holy Family - Holy Name School, as a Catholic school in the Fall River Diocese, views education as involving the whole person in an environment of faith, hope, and love which is centered on the values of the Gospels of Jesus Christ. We recognize each student as unique in gifts, interests and needs, as we strive to educate each child spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, physically, and aesthetically. Holy Family - Holy Name School is a community of learners, teachers, parents, staff and resource persons who strive to make Christian Community not simply a concept to be taught, but a reality to be lived and experienced daily. We believe we are called to create an atmosphere where each child is encouraged to grow and develop to his / her greatest potential, empowered to go forth and meet the challenges and needs of an ever changing world.

School Overview:
Holy Family Holy Name School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Student Body
Total Students 301 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 26% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 21:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes See ADMISSIONS on our website
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Handbell Choir
Jesus and Mary Club Junior Choir
Krafters for Christ Scrap Book Club
Stamp Club

School Notes:

  • Holy Family Holy Name School is a Christ centered academic community instilling Catholic beliefs and gospel values; nurturing students' gifts of faith and intellect by surrounding them with a family of faculty, staff, and volunteers whose vocation it is to serve. Holy Family - Holy Name School, as a Catholic school in the Fall River Diocese, views education as involving the whole person in an environment of faith, hope, and love which is centered on the values of the Gospels of Jesus Christ. We recognize each student as unique in gifts, interests and needs, as we strive to educate each child spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, physically, and aesthetically. Holy Family - Holy Name School is a community of learners, teachers, parents, staff and resource persons who strive to make Christian Community not simply a concept to be taught, but a reality to be lived and experienced daily. We believe we are called to create an atmosphere where each child is encouraged to grow and develop to his / her greatest potential, empowered to go forth and meet the challenges and needs of an ever changing world.

    • Profile last updated: 03/22/2013

Nearby Schools:

Holy Family Holy Name School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Early Learning Child Care
Gr. PK-K | 0.3 mi. away
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Gr. 6-12 | 0.6 mi. away
St James & St John School
Gr. K-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Our Sister's School
Gr. 6-8 | 1.3 mi. away

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