Holy Name School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Holy Name School

700 N 5th St
Camden, NJ 08102

Tel: (856) 365-7930

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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 (2026)

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.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

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.:

Average Class Size

19 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$130 per month

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

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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)

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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 78%.

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.

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Labor Day - Schools Closed

September 07, 2026 (Monday)

First Day of School for Students

September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)

Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Diocesan Formation Day-Schools Closed

October 19, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools Closed

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

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)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Camden County, NJ is $16,114 for elementary schools and $17,995 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Camden County, NJ is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).