Holy Ghost School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

507 N Oak St
Hammond, LA 70401

Holy Ghost Catholic School founded in 1912, was opened by five Dominican sisters as St.

Thomas Aquinas School. Holy Ghost School was named from the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, the Holy Ghost / Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is symbolic of peace and security. The members of our community ask in prayer, schoolwork, or in leisure that the Holy Sprit guides us and is the center of our school life.

Our school has always been ruled by the Dominican Order.

The founder of the order was St. Dominic Guzman who was born in Calruega, Spain, in 1170.

The purpose of creating this order was to preach the good news of Jesus and the salvation of souls.

The Dominican Order was approved by the Church in 1217, when Pope Honorius III gave Dominic the title of "Order of Preachers." There are currently about 800,000 members of the Dominican Family world wide.

This includes sisters, nuns, priests, brothers, laity, and associates. Dominicans are found on every continent.

The four pillars of the Dominican life are: prayer, preaching, contemplation, and community.

Our religious teachings at Holy Ghost School help us to learn about the gifts of the Holy Ghost.

There are two kinds of gifts. The first gifts specially intended for the sanctification of the person who receives them.

These gifts include wisdom, understanding, council, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.

To Continue the tradition of developing well-educated, responsible Christian individuals through a strong academic program and a warm, caring environment that fosters self-esteem and compassion for all people.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 671 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Holy Ghost School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1912

Student Body

Total Students

671 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Building God's Kingdom: Every Child, Every Day, in God's Way

Holy Ghost Catholic School founded in 1912, was opened by five Dominican sisters as St. Thomas Aquinas School. Holy Ghost School was named from the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, the Holy Ghost / Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is symbolic of peace and security. The members of our community ask in prayer, schoolwork, or in leisure that the Holy Sprit guides us and is the center of our school life. Our school has always been ruled by the Dominican Order. The founder of the order was St. Dominic Guzman who was born in Calruega, Spain, in 1170. The purpose of creating this order was to preach the good news of Jesus and the salvation of souls. The Dominican Order was approved by the Church in 1217, when Pope Honorius III gave Dominic the title of "Order of Preachers." There are currently about 800,000 members of the Dominican Family world wide. This includes sisters, nuns, priests, brothers, laity, and associates. Dominicans are found on every continent. The four pillars of the Dominican life are: prayer, preaching, contemplation, and community. Our religious teachings at Holy Ghost School help us to learn about the gifts of the Holy Ghost. There are two kinds of gifts. The first gifts specially intended for the sanctification of the person who receives them. These gifts include wisdom, understanding, council, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. To Continue the tradition of developing well-educated, responsible Christian individuals through a strong academic program and a warm, caring environment that fosters self-esteem and compassion for all people.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Holy Ghost School often compared to?

Holy Ghost School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph School by visitors of our site.

What is Holy Ghost School's ranking?

Holy Ghost School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Ghost School?

The application deadline for Holy Ghost School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Date

Easter/Spring Break

April 06, 2026 (Monday)

Easter/Spring Break

April 07, 2026 (Tuesday)

Easter/Spring Break

April 08, 2026 (Wednesday)

Easter/Spring Break

April 09, 2026 (Thursday)

Easter/Spring Break

April 10, 2026 (Friday)

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