About Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School is a PK-8 school in Galveston, Texas, operated by Holy Family Parish in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. It sits on the former Ursuline Academy site and traces its heritage to the 1847 Ursuline nuns — often cited as the first Catholic school in Texas. The current school complex was dedicated in 1963.
Quick facts
- Galveston, TX (2601 Ave. N), on Galveston Island
- Run by Holy Family Parish (Galveston & Bolivar)
- Serves prekindergarten through 8th grade
- Heritage traces to the 1847 Ursuline Academy
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