Holy Family School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 351 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 7 / Feb. 16
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Family School
Pre-K	25
Kind	23
1	25
2	33
3	34
4	26
5	60
6	29
7	36
8	60

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Year Founded

1986

Campus Size

4 acres

Student Body

Total Students

351 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 7 / Feb. 16

Admissions Director

Sheryl Citta

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

FootballSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic Chess ClubAltar Server

Boy ScoutsCalifornia Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF)

Eucharistic MinistersGirl Scouts

Homework ClubLego Robotics

Liturgical ChoirMinistry of Movement

Monthly Community OutreachNational Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Newspaper ClubSchmahl Hands-on Science Labs

Spanish K-4Student Council

School Notes

Holy Family School is a parish school rich in the tradition of Catholic education and committed to academic excellence.
Our mission is to foster and to support the development of Catholic faith and identity while nurturing the whole child.
In partnership with family, educators, and the whole parish community, we strive to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and social development of our students.

School Motto: Believe & Achieve

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS RESULTS When our students graduate from Holy Family they will have grown stronger in their spiritual, academic, and personal lives. As persons of faith our students will:
Discover the love of God through loving one another.
Foster Christian values – compassion, tolerance, justice, and a respect for the dignity of life.
Participate actively in their faith development through sacraments, liturgical celebrations, and a variety of prayer styles.
Demonstrate a personal faith relationship with God by living the Gospel values and teachings of Jesus Christ through justice based service and prayer.
Have a basic knowledge of the teachings of the Church and the ability to make good moral and ethical decisions based on their Catholic faith. As lifelong learners our students will:
Explore and develop their own unique gifts, talents and interests.
Recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and the negative effect of drug and alcohol use.
Read for enjoyment and knowledge.
Have the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Articulate ideas clearly and creatively, and communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Use technology to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.
Be prepared for the next level of education through critical thinking and problem solving skills. As responsible citizens our students will:
Accept responsibility and consequences for their actions.
Exhibit the social skills and moral values needed for responsible citizenship.
Appreciate and respect the cultural diversity of our global community.
Exhibit good sportsmanship.
Grow in awareness and responsibility towards others and their community
Develop strong character traits to strengthen self-esteem and build skills to meet life's challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Holy Family School offer?

Holy Family School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Holy Family School's ranking?

Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Holy Family School?

The application deadline for Holy Family School is Feb. 7 / Feb. 16.

In what neighborhood is Holy Family School located?

Holy Family School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 13 other private schools located in South San Jose.

School Calendar

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Date

No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Last Day - Dismissal

June 11, 2027 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in San Jose, CA is $23,928 for elementary schools and $29,701 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Jose, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).