Holy Name Catholic School is a preschool - 8th grade & Holy Name High School-A Chesterton Academy for grades 9th and 10th grades, are private schools located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Our mission is educating students to be critical thinkers through the lens of the gospels - the Good, the True, and the Beautiful. With a history of being a cornerstone in our community of Escanaba.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,895
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holy Name Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
294 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform for Gr 1-10
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Call school for current information
Application URL
Endowment Size
$6 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Science Olympiad Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Productions
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusader
- It's more than a school...It's a way of life!.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Name Catholic School cost?
Holy Name Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,895 for private students.
What sports does Holy Name Catholic School offer?
Holy Name Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football and Track and Field.
What is Holy Name Catholic School's ranking?
Holy Name Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Name Catholic School?
The application deadline for Holy Name Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Name Catholic School is Wilson Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy (15.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Escanaba Sda School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Spirit Central School (40.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Escanaba Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
210 S Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-3039
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-3039
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Wilson Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
N13925 County Road 551
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 639-2566
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 639-2566
15.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 25 students Tuition listed
Munising Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
33.9 miles
Gr: 7 | 4 students
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All-boys
W4705 Wallace Rd
Amberg, WI 54102
(715) 759-5976
Amberg, WI 54102
(715) 759-5976
39.5 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
201 Saginaw St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-8817
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-8817
40.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
School Reviews
5 2/14/2013
Holy Name school is by far, the best school in michigan.
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