With over 100 years of academic excellence, Holy Family Academy is the premier Catholic School in Gardner, Massachusetts that has been forged through uniting two great schools, Holy Rosary and Sacred Heart.
Holy Family Academy provides quality, affordable education for grades Pre-K through 8.
We are a community rooted in Christian faith and values which fosters a safe, secure environment for our children to grow spiritually, academically, and morally.
The combination of Gospel values, a strong curriculum, and a familial environment allows our students to develop as whole persons in mind, body and spirit.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holy Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1903
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please see website for tuition information. Preschool rates and K-8 rates differ.
Admissions Director
Angela Aro
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, STEM Beginnings
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama Club, Musical Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run, Ski Club
Chess Club, STEM Beginnings
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama Club, Musical Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run, Ski Club
School Notes
- Academics:Holy Family Academy is fully accredited and provides a well-rounded, challenging liberal arts core curriculum which includes Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Religion, French, and STEM. Our curriculum also includes "specials," including Art, Music, Drama, Computer Training, and Physical Education. In an effort to meet the broad spectrum of educational needs of our students, full time Title I services are also offered. In addition to traditional methods of instruction, Holy Family Academy utilizes technology, including Chrome Books and SMART Boards, to enhance student learning and growth. Most classes are highly interactive, many project-oriented, and the upper school classes often include a Socratic approach to learning, wherein there is an even-flow of questions and answers by both teachers and students. These methods foster independent thinking, the ability to ask critical questions, and an integrated love for learning.Our commitment to small class sizes and uncompromising teaching excellence allows students to receive individual attention and encourages academic success. Graduates from the Academy consistently receive honor roll status and often attend regional high schools, as well as Northfield Mount Hermon, Monty Tech, The Winchendon School, Cushing Academy and St. Bernard`s High School. Half-day or Full-day
- Preschool Program: Holy Family Academy offers an academically and socially enriched Pre-Kindergarten program that will prepare your child for Kindergarten. The Academy accepts children that are three or four years old and offers a variety of programs--3, 5-day, full or half-day--depending upon the child`s age and the parents` choice.
- Before and After School Programs: Our well supervised before and after school program is comprised of extra-help, social interaction between age groups, and good wholesome play. Private music instrument and voice lessons are available. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Daisy Scouts use the Academy for den meetings.
- Extra-Curricular Activities: Holy Family offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including Skiing and Snowboarding, Intramural Volleyball, Chorus, Musical and Drama productions, and competitive Basketball. In addition, many of our students participate in National Honor Society and Student Council.
- Special Programs: Each year, sixth grade students spend a week at Nature`s Classroom.Catholic Schools Week at the end of each January is a week of fun and informative activities for students. During Student Government Week students in 7th and 8th grade shadow local and state government representatives, visit the Gardner Courthouse, and run a mock city council meeting, in an effort to become civic-minded responsible citizens.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Holy Family Academy offer?
Holy Family Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Freestyle Skiing and Track and Field.
What is Holy Family Academy's ranking?
Holy Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Family Academy?
The application deadline for Holy Family Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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