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)
Holy Family School
About the School
- 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)
School Rankings
Holy Family School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & 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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Distance: 4.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 99 students
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(320) 836-2591
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Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School (Christian)
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Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
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Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students
Catholic
307 4th Street Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Catholic
1705 County Road 137
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-9431
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
Catholic
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students
Catholic
307 4th Street Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
Catholic
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students
Catholic
307 4th Street Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
Catholic
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
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Location
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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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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