Holy Name School vs. Antioch School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Affordability
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Overview
Holy Name School in Fall River, MA, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade with a total enrollment of 177 in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with an average class size of 22, supported by 12 teachers, 38% of whom hold advanced degrees.
Founded in 1959, Holy Name School is affiliated with the Catholic faith and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Annual tuition for this Fall River Catholic PK–8 private school is $3,825, ranking among the more affordable options in the area.
Holy Name School offers a formal dress code and summer school programs to support continuing education.
Antioch School in Fall River, MA serves 63 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1978, the school offers small class sizes averaging 7 students and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 11 teachers on staff.
The school's student body includes 7 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the community.
Antioch School follows a casual dress code and has an application deadline of August 31, 2025.
It is one of several private K–8 options in the Fall River area, with tuition rates locally competitive based on average elementary school costs.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1959
1978
Students Body
Total Students
177 students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
14
Kindergarten Students
12
11
Grade 1 Students
18
5
Grade 2 Students
16
8
Grade 3 Students
21
2
Grade 4 Students
14
4
Grade 5 Students
25
5
Grade 6 Students
19
3
Grade 7 Students
16
6
Grade 8 Students
20
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
38%
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Average Class Size
22
7
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 31
Tuition Cost
$3,825
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Tuition Notes
Scholastic/Technology Fee of $250
Preschool Tuition: $35.00 per day
K - 4th Tuition: $5,733
5th - 8th Tuition: $6,033
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Afterschool Arts & Crafts ClubsDrama Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus