ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

Holy Name School

700 N 5th St Camden, NJ 08102

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School location map

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Holy Name School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
19 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$130 per month
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL

Sports

School Mascot
Eagles

School Notes

  • Holy Name School is a parish elementary school located in North Camden.
  • The school provides a place of safety, love, and education in an area isolated by geography, language, culture, poverty, and violence.
  • Holy Name School partners with Guadalupe Family Services to teach self-esteem and peace empowerment programs.
  • Holy Name School also provides a basic skills and supplemental instruction program for classified students through NCLB, administered through the Camden City Board of Education; and eligible students receive speech therapy and instruction in English as a Second Language through Chapter 192, 193 laws.
  • The school also provides a supervised After-School Program to serve the needs of its working parents.
  • Holy Name School is a parish elementary school located in North Camden.
  • The school provides a place of safety, love, and education in an area isolated by geography, language, culture, poverty, and violence.
  • Holy Name School partners with Guadalupe Family Services to teach self-esteem and peace empowerment programs.
  • Holy Name School also provides a basic skills and supplemental instruction program for classified students through NCLB, administered through the Camden City Board of Education; and eligible students receive speech therapy and instruction in English as a Second Language through Chapter 192, 193 laws.
  • The school also provides a supervised After-School Program to serve the needs of its working parents.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Holy Name School?
The acceptance rate of Holy Name School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.
What is Holy Name School's ranking?
Holy Name School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Name School?
The application deadline for Holy Name School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Holy Name School located?
Holy Name School is located in the Pyne Point neighborhood of Camden, NJ.

School Reviews

Endorse Holy Name School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school

Recent Articles

When Your Child Struggles in One ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Subject
When Your Child Struggles in One ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Subject
Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.
School location map

Request Info

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Camden County, NJ is $8,657 for elementary schools and $12,724 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Camden County, NJ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Quick Links