Holy Name Of Jesus School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 502 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Name Of Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Holy Name Of Jesus School
Pre-K	104
Kind	54
1	59
2	52
3	53
4	40
5	28
6	44
7	38
8	30

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Pre-K is the largest grade at Holy Name Of Jesus School, with 104 students.

Year Founded

1891

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Student Body

Total Students

502 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Red, White and Navy

School Mascot

Gator

School Notes

The administration, faculty and staff of Holy Name of Jesus School believe the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each child is a priority.
We commit ourselves to the goals of educating our students in a safe, caring and stable Catholic environment; of nurturing, guiding and motivating our students; of developing our students' independence, self discipline and belief in their own self worth; and of encouraging in our students commitment to community and to all of the members of that community.
The philosophy of the education at Holy Name of Jesus is centered on the belief that faith development is integral to our mission and success.
It is our belief that if we put Jesus first in our lives, that same belief will permeate the lives of the children and of the families that we touch.

The administration, faculty and staff of Holy Name of Jesus School believe the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each child is a priority. We commit ourselves to the goals of educating our students in a safe, caring and stable Catholic environment; of nurturing, guiding and motivating our students; of developing our students' independence, self discipline and belief in their own self worth; and of encouraging in our students commitment to community and to all of the members of that community. The philosophy of the education at Holy Name of Jesus is centered on the belief that faith development is integral to our mission and success. It is our belief that if we put Jesus first in our lives, that same belief will permeate the lives of the children and of the families that we touch.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Holy Name Of Jesus School's ranking?

Holy Name Of Jesus 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 Name Of Jesus School?

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

In what neighborhood is Holy Name Of Jesus School located?

Holy Name Of Jesus School is located in the Audubon neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other private schools located in Audubon.

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The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $10,447 for elementary schools and $11,696 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Orleans, LA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).