Holy Family Catholic School

9400 Neenah Avenue, Austin, TX, 78717-0787
Tel: (512)246-4455
Grades: PK - 8 | 490 students
View this school's website in a new browser
Request Information / Application Request Info / Application
Add this school to your list of favorites Add to My Saved Schools
View housing listings in this area View housing listings in 78717
Add School Reviews Review school 
Our Mission: Holy Family Catholic School is a regional school that works with parents to nurture the growth of the whole child - spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our school is Catholic - promoting the teachings of the Church and inclusive of diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. We seek to promote the development of these values by:
  • Fostering a commitment to know, love and serve God and one another (spiritual)
  • Encouraging each child to attain his or her fullest potential (intellectual)
  • Guiding students to become conscientious, successful members of a global community (social)
  • Respecting and celebrating each child's individuality (emotional)
  • Promoting a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle (physical)

School Overview:
Holy Family Catholic School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 2000
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006
Student Body
Total Students 490 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 47% (TX School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 17:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 25 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes Three categories; sibling and pre-payment discounts available. Contact Admission Office for details or visit website.
% on Financial Aid 11%
Admissions Director Ellen Vento
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Flag Football
Football Soccer
Tennis Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 14 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Abrakadoodle Altar Servers
Boy Scouts Cantors for Mass
Chess Club Children of Mary
Choir Creative Movement
Extreme Math Team Girl Scouts
PSIA (Private Schools Interscholastic Association) Quiz Bowl
Robotics Student Council

School Notes:

  • Holy Family Catholic School is a Diocesan school operated by the North Central Catholic School Corporation. Holy Family was established in 2000, after many years of prayerful planning by the local community. The school established special relationships with seven supporting parishes - St. Albert the Great, St. John Vianney, St. Margaret Mary, St. Mary, Our Lady of the Lake, St. Thomas More, St. Vincent de Paul and St. William. Holy Family serves over 480 students in Pre-K through 8th grade.

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

Nearby Schools:

Holy Family Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Hill Country Christian School of Austin
Gr. PK-12 | 3.9 mi. away
Harbor Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 4 mi. away
Austin International School
Gr. K-6 | 4.1 mi. away
Primrose School Of Round Rock
Gr. K | 4.2 mi. away
Round Rock Christian Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 4.3 mi. away

View all schools in: Austin, Williamson County, Zip 78717

School Reviews:

Submit School Recommendation:

1. Recommend school?:
Add School Reviews - Recommended Yes
2. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
3. Email address:      I am a:
(we will not reveal your email)

Area Statistics:

Austin apartments for rent »

Recent Articles:

About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
Published April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.

Make Summer a Special Time! Make Summer a Special Time!
If you have children in private school, then you are most likely looking at three months, perhaps even longer, which you must fill with activities of one kind or another during the long summer break.

Are You Liable? Are You Liable?
Is your DEL key about to get gaveled? It doesn't matter whether you teach in a public or private school setting. You expose yourself to legal risks every single day on the job.

  • More articles: Choosing a Private School, Pre-elementary, Elementary Issues, High School Issues, Running a Private School

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a: Parent   Student  
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Male   Female  
    Currently grade:    Seeking entry grade:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Public   Private   Parochial  
    Applying for financial aid?:
    Yes   No   Don't Know  

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.