Holy Family School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 296 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
National Catholic Education Association
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Family School
Nursery	32
Pre-K	39
Kind	31
1	13
2	16
3	24
4	17
5	27
6	31
7	26
8	40

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

All

Year Founded

1960

Student Body

Total Students

296 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

98%

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies according to family size

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringGolf

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

BandChoir

ChorusDrama

Arts and Music Programs:

Chess ClubItalian Club. Bagpiping

School Notes

Holy Family School-"making a difference one child at a time" Holy Family School educates students in Nursery through Grade 8 from 27 Catholic Parishes on Long Island and 26 Public School Districts.
Our teachers are New York State certified and join with the Administration in taking very seriously the trust parents put in us when they choose to send their child to our school. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, secure environment for our students; each of whom is known by name and loved for their God-given gifts and talents.
It is our mission to assure the best academic, spiritual, social, physical, and emotional experience for each individual student entrusted to our care.
We have our own certified School Counselor to assist students with the ever changing world we live in.
We are a National School of Excellence, and a Best of Long Island winner for Catholic Elementary School and School Principal.
We follow Diocesan Guidelines along with the Next Generation Standards. We have a very strong Parish-School connection.
We offer Advanced Regents Classes in Math and Science to qualifying seventh and eighth graders. We offer both morning care and after school care supervised by our own certified teachers.
We have a modern Computer Lab for technology instruction along with lap top computers, Smart Boards and i-pads for daily use in our classrooms.
We offer 2, 3, 4, and 5 full and half day sessions for Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten.
We offer in school band, chorus and choir. Our after school enrichment clubs include bagpiping, tennis, chess, golf, computer design, languages, twirling, cheerleading, STEM, and much more.
We have an amazing after-school Drama Club.
We are active participants in our Parish CYO Sports program.
We participate in Middle School Sports.
Annually, 100% of our eighth graders that take the Catholic High School Entrance Exam are accepted in to at least one if not all three of the schools they choose.
We offer Academic Intervention as a classroom push-in, and in a small group setting. We have District provided Resource Room, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and School Psychology Services in our building when necessary.
Our very active Parent Association supports our school through many "fun" fund raising events and activities.
Our School Board members are dedicated to their role as advisors to the Pastor and Principal. Working together they assure a quality education for every student-Come visit our school and learn more about what we have to offer.Private tours are available at any time. Call 516-938-3846 x329 for an appointment..

School Motto: making a difference, one child at a time

300 students in Nursery through grade 8

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Holy Family School?

The acceptance rate of Holy Family School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Holy Family School offer?

Holy Family School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Holy Family School's ranking?

Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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).

School Calendar

View the Holy Family School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

K-8 First Day of School - Early Dismissal 11:15 AM

September 03, 2026 (Thursday)

Labor Day - School Closed

September 07, 2026 (Monday)

Nursery & Pre-K First Day of School!

September 09, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5 5/15/2019

Holy Family School believes in and adheres to the tagline of "making a difference, one child at a time". We are blessed with an exceptional faculty and amazing families who work together to assure our children get everything they need; academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally to become productive and happy citizens.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,802 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).