Holy Family School is a Christ-centered family, bonded through our Catholic faith, valuing diversity and nurturing lifelong learning.
All are empowered with knowledge, spirituality, family values, leadership skills, self esteem, academic excellence and Christian service.
We believe children are God's work in process and we facilitate this process by: enabling and challenging children to recognize God within themselves, in others and all of God's creation; fostering self respect and respect of others; striving to help children reach their academic and physical potential; setting high standards of learning; teaching decision making skills; appreciating creativity, creativity, curiosity and instilling a quest for lifelong learning; providing opportunities to reach out to others through Christian service; creating a partnership between home and school; and providing technology skills to enhance learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Holy Family School is a Christ-centered family, bonded through our Catholic faith, valuing diversity and nurturing lifelong learning. All are empowered with knowledge, spirituality, family values, leadership skills, self esteem, academic excellence and Christian service. We believe children are God's work in process and we facilitate this process by: enabling and challenging children to recognize God within themselves, in others and all of God's creation; fostering self respect and respect of others; striving to help children reach their academic and physical potential; setting high standards of learning; teaching decision making skills; appreciating creativity, creativity, curiosity and instilling a quest for lifelong learning; providing opportunities to reach out to others through Christian service; creating a partnership between home and school; and providing technology skills to enhance learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Family School's ranking?
Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Family School is Saint John's Preparatory School (15.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart School (4.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Avg. class size: 99 students Tuition listed
Montessori Of Melrose
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
14.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School ![St. Mary's Catholic School Photo]( "St. Mary's Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
15 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Saint John's Preparatory School ![Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.]( "Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.")
(Catholic)
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
15.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mary Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
307 4th Street Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint John's Preparatory School ![Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.]( "Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.")
(Catholic)
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
15.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granite City Baptist Academy ![Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.]( "Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.")
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Innocents School
(Catholic)
1705 County Road 137
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-9431
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-9431
21.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
21.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception Academy
(Catholic)
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
22.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Avg. class size: 99 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Catholic School ![St. Mary's Catholic School Photo]( "St. Mary's Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
15 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Saint John's Preparatory School ![Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.]( "Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.")
(Catholic)
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
15.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mary Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
307 4th Street Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Laboratory School
(Catholic)
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
17.9 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Avg. class size: 99 students Tuition listed
Montessori Of Melrose
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
14.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School ![St. Mary's Catholic School Photo]( "St. Mary's Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
15 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Mary Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
307 4th Street Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Laboratory School
(Catholic)
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
17.9 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Upsala Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Upsala Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Alc - Holdingford
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-12
Holdingford Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Holdingford Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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