Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AK School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,400
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Name Catholic School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AK School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,400
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Holy Name Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Polo Shirt required daily
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Parishioners have a discounted tuition rate.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Nicole Miller
Admissions Associate
School Secretary
Application URL
School Notes
- Holy Name Catholic School in Ketchikan, AK, serves 80 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a town community setting.
- Founded in 1946, the school is affiliated with the Catholic religious tradition and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with an average class size of 15 and a faculty where 25% hold advanced degrees.
- Annual tuition is $4,400, with 25% of students receiving financial aid averaging $4,000 per grant, and the school has a 98% acceptance rate.
- Approximately 14% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in this Ketchikan Catholic elementary school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Name Catholic School cost?
Holy Name Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,400 for private students.
What schools are Holy Name Catholic School often compared to?
Holy Name Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Christian Schools by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Name Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of Holy Name Catholic School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 93%.
What is Holy Name Catholic School's ranking?
Holy Name Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Name Catholic School?
The application deadline for Holy Name Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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