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 Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 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:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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
Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools Closed (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools Closed (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Christmas Recess School Closed (Events)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Christmas Recess School Closed (Events)
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday)
Christmas Recess School Closed (Events)
December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
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