We are very impressed with the teachers and academics in the middle school. They really care and motivate your child to work to his potential. It was our child's first year at Holy Family this year. The school feels safe and comfortable as compared to the large over crowded public school we were attending.
... Read more We are so happy with our experience we enrolled our two younger children for next year. Dr. Wagner is an experienced principal with a vision for the school's successful future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
We have been at the school for 6 yrs & are very happy. The registration did go up dramtically, that being said, we are less expensive than most private schools. With the addition of Dr. Wagner this yr (our new principal) we have seen a lot of change & look forward to seeing what is in store for us next
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/09
My child just joined the School and already I am thinking of taking her out. No matter how much I try I cannot make a connection with the Teacher. The academics is also not great in this School. If your child is gifted and talented it is important to find another private school. I wanted a catholic school
... Read more education for my child but I feel this makes kids so closed to other religions. It is important to be able to interact with people of all religions. Nothing great about this School. Just waiting to get out! a parent Submitted by a parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/10/09
Wow! This school is changing, and changing fast! Enroll your child now before there is another 2 year waiting list! I have to agree with the review before mine. Tour the school today! Middle school is finally getting some discipline as well! They are all becoming little angels. And can't wait till next
... Read more year when there are lots of new changes and new teacher's and a Dominican Nun! This school is rising up, up, up, to the top! Trust me!! The principle has to be the best one ever! And she has a plan! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
We've been at Holy Family 4 years, and each year the focus seems to be more about serving an elite group of families and not the masses. This has become apparent in the fact that 12% of the students are on financial aid, and that those with enough money to donate can get their own personal parking spaces.
... Read more It is seen in the little things like certain children's photos who are included in the school Christmas card and on school publications. Every year tuition is raised and this year an 80.00 increase to the registration fee is being charged. They are slowly 'pricing' out families who can not get financial aid but are barely making it to give their children a 'Catholic' education. The new principal rarely comes out of her office and seems more withdrawn than the former principal who was always visible. Not sure how long we will stay. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
My child just joined the School and already I am thinking of taking her out. No matter how much I try I cannot make a connection with the Teacher. The academics is also not great in this School. If your child is gifted and talented it is important to find another private school. I wanted a catholic school
... Read more education for my child but I feel this makes kids so closed to other religions. It is important to be able to interact with people of all religions. Nothing great about this School. Just waiting to get out! a parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
Just go there and you'll see. kids who need more help will fail . No one wants to help them .
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Posted by a parent on 11/04/08
My child just joined the School and already I am thinking of taking her out. No matter how much I try I cannot make a connection with the Teacher. The academics is also not great in this School. If your child is gifted and talented it is important to find another private school. I wanted a catholic
... Read more school education for my child but I feel this makes kids so closed to other religions. It is important to be able to interact with people of all religions. Nothing great about this School. Just waiting to get out! a parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
Almost all of these reveiws have been writen a long time ago and now in 2008 the school has changed dramaticly! With the new principle Dr. Wagner. I saw that most of the reviews are if your child falls behide thats it. Well thats tottaly wrong now. Teachers do as much as they can to help the children
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/08
We are blessed being part of Holy Family Catholic School, this is our 2nd year. Now joining our 3rd grader, daughter. My son, was a preschooler last year, my daughter had always been into a public school. What I like the most of the school is the dicipline, how religion is thaught, how we are all treated
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Austin schools — Holy Family Catholic School is located at 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin TX 78717. 9400 Neenah Ave is in the Davis Spring neighborhood and 78717 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for Holy Family Catholic School is the Diocese Of Austin Education Office. Holy Family Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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