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Catholic high school

School of the Holy Child

  • LocationRye, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 5–12 · 388 students

All-female

Official website

School of the Holy Child is an independent Catholic girls' school in Rye, New York, for grades 5 to 12. Its campus ministry page says the community gathers regularly for liturgies and Masses and holds retreats at every grade level. Upper School students must complete 25 hours of community service each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of School of the Holy Child, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCorpus Christi Catholic Church and School: 1.6 mi1Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church: 1.9 mi2Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church: 2.2 mi3Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church: 2.7 mi4Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church: 3.0 mi5School of the Holy Child (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Corpus Christi Catholic Church and School — 1.6 mi
  2. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 260 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester
  3. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  4. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church — 2.7 mi
  5. Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 85 Harrison Street, West Harrison

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The campus ministry page says the community comes together regularly for liturgies, Masses and prayer services. Mother-Daughter Masses are a family tradition and are not counted as school Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We come together regularly for liturgies, Masses, and prayer services, where all members of the community are welcome to participate and share their gifts, regardless of personal religious tradition.”
      The school gathers regularly for liturgies and Masses, with no frequency stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We come together regularly for liturgies, Masses, and prayer services, where all members of the community are welcome to participate and share their gifts, regardless of personal religious tradition.”
      The school gathers regularly for liturgies and Masses, with no frequency stated.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The campus ministry page says retreats are held at every grade level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through retreats at every grade level, students step away from their routines to reconnect with themselves, one another, and God.”
      Retreats are held at every grade level.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The Upper School (grades 9 to 12) requires 25 hours of community service each year, which is 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the Upper School, students are required to complete 25 hours of community service each year with local nonprofit organizations.”
      Upper School students must complete 25 hours of service with local nonprofits each year.
    2. Upper School (Grades 9-12) | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every ninth grader begins together”
      The Upper School includes grade 9, and is grades 9 to 12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service is done with local nonprofit organizations, and the Community Partners Club builds connections with local organizations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Build connections with local organizations through meaningful service projects and community initiatives.”
      The Community Partners Club builds connections with local organizations through service projects.
    2. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the Upper School, students are required to complete 25 hours of community service each year with local nonprofit organizations.”
      Upper School students must complete 25 hours of service with local nonprofits each year.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Retreats are held at every grade level.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through retreats at every grade level, students step away from their routines to reconnect with themselves, one another, and God.”
      Retreats are held at every grade level.
  • Upper School students must complete 25 hours of community service each year, which is 100 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the Upper School, students are required to complete 25 hours of community service each year with local nonprofit organizations.”
      Upper School students must complete 25 hours of service with local nonprofits each year.
  • The school gathers regularly for liturgies and Masses, and the campus has a chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We come together regularly for liturgies, Masses, and prayer services, where all members of the community are welcome to participate and share their gifts, regardless of personal religious tradition.”
      The school gathers regularly for liturgies and Masses, with no frequency stated.
    2. History and Founder | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a large music room, a beautiful chapel, an art room”
      The campus has a chapel.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Service Learning

  • Address: 2225 Westchester Ave, Rye, NY 10580
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: holychildrye.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, holychildrye.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 2

  • Global Studies & TravelOff campus
    Trips that connect to classroom learning, designed to foster reflection, cultural understanding, service and global awareness.
    holychildrye.org
  • Community Partners Club
    Builds connections with local organizations through service projects and community initiatives.
    holychildrye.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mother-Daughter Masses
    A Mass for mothers and daughters, listed among the school's traditions.
    holychildrye.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats
    Retreats at every grade level that help students reflect and reconnect with themselves, one another and God.
    holychildrye.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry and Service Learning | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/ministry-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We come together regularly for liturgies, Masses, and prayer services, where all members of the community are welcome to participate and share their gifts, regardless of personal religious tradition.”
    The school gathers regularly for liturgies and Masses, with no frequency stated.
    “Through retreats at every grade level, students step away from their routines to reconnect with themselves, one another, and God.”
    Retreats are held at every grade level.
  2. Home | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2225 Westchester Ave, Rye, NY 10580”
    The school's address is 2225 Westchester Ave, Rye, NY 10580.
  3. History and Founder | School of the Holy Childholychildrye.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “a large music room, a beautiful chapel, an art room”
    The campus has a chapel.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
95 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of New York, NY
Grades5–12
Students (all grades)388
Students in grades 9–12266
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

Source: archny.org, archny.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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