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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 381 students
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 Indiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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	42
Kind	50
1	41
2	47
3	35
4	47
5	21
6	33
7	26
8	39

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1954

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students

381 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Advanced Courses

Algebra I

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy/khaki pants and HF polo shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

75%

Admissions Director

Amy Huber

Admissions Associate

Carolyn Kannapel

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Notes

Holy Family Catholic School and Preschool serves approximately 400 students from preschool through 8th grade. Located in New Albany, IN we are part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Our vision is to develop inquiring minds, caring hearts, and lives devoted to Christ.
Holy Family School is a fully accredited, Grade A school with the State of Indiana.
ILEARN scores during the 2018-2019 school year were on average 18.4% higher than the top-performing NAFCS middle school.
We have a licensed school counselor on staff who works with students during classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling.

School Mascot: Eagles

Holy Family School is a fully accredited school with the State of Indiana, and was recognized in 2000-2001 as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, one of only 29 Catholic schools nationwide honored that year.
Holy Family was awarded a second U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon award under the No Child Left Behind program in 2005.
In 2004, Holy Family School was accepted into the North Central Association, a national accrediting organization that serves the Midwest.
Holy Family School is also one of few schools to be named a Millennium Community by the State of Indiana in 2000.
We are members of the National Catholic Education Association and the Indiana Non-public Education Association.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Holy Family School often compared to?

Holy Family School is often viewed alongside schools like Christian Academy of Indiana, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Holy Family School offer?

Holy Family School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Holy Family School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for most sports offered.

What is Holy Family School's ranking?

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

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).

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5 3/30/2022

We absolutely love our Holy Family family! Our daughter has felt so safe, comfortable, and loved by all the teachers and staff at Holy Family. The families are humble and the school is welcoming to all types of families and economic statuses. The school has wonderful financial aid to help families in need.

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,260 for elementary schools and $11,894 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).