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.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Holy Name School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1927
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
19 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$130 per month
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- 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 higher than the national average of 77%.
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 Calendar
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Event
Date
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed
January 19, 2026 (Monday)
Presidents' Day - Schools Closed
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
Easter Recess - Schools Closed April 2nd - 10th
April 02, 2026 (Thursday)
Memorial Day - Schools Closed
May 25, 2026 (Monday)
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