I love Holy Family School, this is our 5th year at the school and my kids are happy to get up in the morning and go to school. We've made some great friends at the school. The teachers are great and understanding and work well to make the kids feel good about themselves. Holy Family school has some great
... Read more after school programs: Spanish, Chess, Schmahl Science, Lego Robotics, Newspapers, Homework club and more. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
Our family has been at Holy Family for 8 years with 2 students at the school now. We have 1 waiting to start Kinder. We have made life long friends and love our community. Our teachers and staff are the best Northern Cal. has to offer. They are family.
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
My daughter goes to Holy Family and we all love the school. The teachers are very well-trained and are very good teachers. The teachers are well liked by the students also. The principal is very hands on and is ever present to the students and encourages them to have respect for teachers, themselves
... Read more and parents. 98% of graduating 8th graders are going to the High School of their choice. The school has an almost brand new science lab, computer lab and library. There is a hot lunch program, sports and other after school clubs, and before and after school care at a reasonable rate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
We have been at this school for 8 years and have met life-long friends. Our children love it here! The best thing about this school is that it produces well-rounded individuals - children are challenged academically and spiritually. Children see the importance of giving back to their community.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
This is our family's 4th year at the school and we couldn't be happier. This year HFS became the largest feeder school into Presentation High School and had the largest number of acceptances to date in to Bellarmine. The valedictorian at Archbishop Mitty this year is a past HFS graduate. The principal
... Read more from Valley Christian has repeatedly complimented our graduates on their academic achievements, well-roundedness and attitude. Truly a terrific school as evidenced by the success of our graduates following their years at HFS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/09
This is our family's first year at Holy Family School and we've been impressed with everything! The Staff is second to none - always putting the children and their education first. The Principal is excellent - a great listener and takes pride in her school. We have found a wonderful community full
... Read more of supportive parents, teachers and well rounded children. Great Christian based learning institution. We look forward to the next few years at Holy Family School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/09
This is the first year that I have my 2 children enrolled in Holy Family School. I am very happy and impressed with the caring Principle and the very responsive staffs. Both of my kids (one in first grade and other in 4th grade) are happy with their teachers. They are treated with great care and love
... Read more which they don't quite have it at their previous school. Lots of encouragements are given to the students so it make a great learning motivation for young kids. I am very satisfied and happy with Holy Family School; and would not hesitate to recommend HFS to all parents. Needless to say, the school 's facilities are fabulous! Yes, HFS got all my votes! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/08
I am so pleased our son attends Holy Family school. He receives a faith based education and is encouraged to reach his highest potential on a daily basis. Fabulous teachers, passionate principal, wonderful office staff and a community of parent volunteers that are second to none. Holy Family gets at
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/08
Great community, dedicated teachers and staff, major involvement by parents, strong academics, emphasis on Christian values.
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Posted by a parent on 01/19/08
We have been a part of the Holy Family community for 3 years. As a family ,we did extensive research on the best private school both academically as well as the community of the school. From the beginning we were extremely impressed with both aspects. The administrative staff as well as the teachers
... Read more are strong as well as caring , we could not ask for anything better. The Parent Teacher Group is extremely active and truly has great communication with the administration therefore issues and concerns are addressed immediately. Overall,this is an excellent school with caring and loving teachers, the school has open houses all year long or just schedule a private tour to find out how wonderful this school truly is. Good luck! Read less
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San Jose schools — Holy Family School is located at 4850 Pearl Ave, San Jose CA 95136. 4850 Pearl Ave is in the Edenvale neighborhood and 95136 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Holy Family School is the Diocese Of San Jose Education Office. Holy Family School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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