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Holy Family Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Dale City, VA

14160 Ferndale Rd, Dale City, VA 22193

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Dale City
  • Serving families in Dale City since at least 2011

Holy Family Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Dale City, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 197 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
197
Teachers
15.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13
Boys and girls
Coed · 112 girls, 85 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    212’11–12218’13–14213’15–16225’17–18199’19–20189’21–22197’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K52
    K26
    120
    223
    321
    422
    520
    623
    722
    820

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino61%
    White16%
    Black14%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Family Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Family Catholic School

    What grades does Holy Family Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend Holy Family Catholic School?

    About 197 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Family Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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