Holy Family School offers a quality Catholic educational experience for Pre-K through 6th Grade.
The Holy Family campus is located just adjacent to the St. Patrick Church in Great Bend, Kansas.
Holy Family School is a part of the Dodge City Diocese and is accredited by the State of Kansas through the Quality Performance Accreditation process.
It is also a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
Our curriculum meets and exceeds all requirements put forth by the State of Kansas, and our teachers are degreed and certified.
They are dedicated to guiding our students within a Catholic-valued environment.
Teacher participate in ongoing staff development through diocesan in-service and membership in essdack.
School achievement scores are consistently high and above national average.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We learn. We love. We serve.
- Holy Family School offers a quality Catholic educational experience for Pre-K through 6th Grade.
- The Holy Family campus is located just adjacent to the St. Patrick Church in Great Bend, Kansas.
- Holy Family School is a part of the Dodge City Diocese and is accredited by the State of Kansas through the Quality Performance Accreditation process.
- It is also a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
- Our curriculum meets and exceeds all requirements put forth by the State of Kansas, and our teachers are degreed and certified.
- They are dedicated to guiding our students within a Catholic-valued environment.
- Teacher participate in ongoing staff development through diocesan in-service and membership in essdack.
- School achievement scores are consistently high and above national average.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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