Mission Statement: Holy Family Grade School is a Catholic elementary school community whose purpose is to educate the whole child through spiritual development, a curriculum with high academic standards, the arts, and physical education.
We strive to inspire our student with the knowledge and values that will lead them to be faithful Catholics throughout their lives.
Vision: In a Catholic Christian environment, Holy Family Grade School forms students to be the intelligent, caring leaders of tomorrow.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,350
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holy Family Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1925
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
“Holy Family Grade School is a Catholic elementary school community whose purpose is to educate the whole child through spiritual development, a curriculum with high academic standards, the arts and physical education.”
Student Body
Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
30 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Yearly tuition rate - payable in ten installments August - May -TK tuition is seperate: (Tuition Rate is Per Child) $3500 per year.)
Admissions Director
Miss Fidela Suelto
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band/Musical Instruments, Cheribum Choir, Concert Chorus, CYO Sports - Basketball, CYO Sports - Cheerleading and Track & Field, CYO Sports - Football, CYO Sports - Varsity Volleyball, Kiwanis Builders Club, Student Council, Yearbook
School Notes
- Fully accredited by WASC and WCEA
- Dedicated Faculty, emphasizing family values
- Religion Classes/Weekly Masses
- Spanish Classes
- High academic standards
- Specialized teachers in Art, Music and Computer
- Deaprtmentalized Jr. High: Math, Science, Language and Social Studies
- Academic Decathlon
- Physical Education
- Classroom aides in the primary grades
- Choir/Concert Chorus
- Yearbook
- CYO Sports and Cheerleading Programs
- Before and After School care
- Hot lunch program available
- Zero Math Period
- Band/Musical Instruments
- Comparable tuition rates
- Central location - Glendale
- Community involvement {Kiwanis Builders Club, Food collections for Loaves & Fishes, Monthly recycling collection, Elks Hoop Shoot Contest, Glendale's I Love My Neighborhood Contest, Kiwanis Americanism Contest end-->
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Family Grade School cost?
Holy Family Grade School's tuition is approximately $5,350 for private students.
What schools are Holy Family Grade School often compared to?
Holy Family Grade School is often viewed alongside schools like Incarnation Parish School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Holy Family Grade School offer?
Holy Family Grade School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football and Volleyball.
What is Holy Family Grade School's ranking?
Holy Family Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Family Grade School?
The application deadline for Holy Family Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Holy Family Grade School located?
Holy Family Grade School is located in the Mariposa neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
School Calendar
View the Holy Family Grade School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
SBC, Summer Break Celebration, BVM - FFC, Faith Formation Center
June 07, 2025 (Saturday)
School families are encouraged to drop off their child's school supplies in school between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please make sure that all school items are labeled with your child's name and grade level. This will help our Homeroom Teachers organize their classrooms and for families to avoid the rush and carrying of heavy items on the first day of school.
August 12, 2025 (Tuesday)
School families are encouraged to drop off their child's school supplies in school between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please make sure that all school items are labeled with your child's name and grade level. This will help our Homeroom Teachers organize their classrooms and for families to avoid the rush and carrying of heavy items on the first day of school.
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
School opens. Welcome, HFGS Families, Faculty, and Staff.
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break begins. No School. Classes will resume on December 1st
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
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