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Holy Child Catholic School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Tijeras, NM

19 Camino Del Santo Nino, Tijeras, NM 87059

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in New Mexico

Holy Child Catholic School is an independent private school in Tijeras, New Mexico, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 81 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in New Mexico. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
81
Teachers
15 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in New Mexico (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of independent elementary schools in New Mexico.
    • Compared with 13 independent elementary schools in New Mexico.

    Students by survey year

    75’19–2092’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K13
    113
    28
    36
    410
    57
    68
    78
    88

    Student body

    White49%
    Hispanic or Latino32%
    Two or more races14%
    Asian2%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Holy Child Catholic School

    What grades does Holy Child Catholic School serve?

    Holy Child Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Child Catholic School?

    About 81 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Child Catholic School?

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