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Holy Name School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Camden, NJ

700 N 5th St, Camden, NJ 08102

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Camden
  • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Camden since at least 2011

In Camden, New Jersey, Holy Name School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 145 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Camden. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
145
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 84 girls, 61 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    174’11–12185’13–14180’15–16182’17–18180’19–20143’21–22145’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K18
    117
    212
    311
    418
    518
    618
    712
    821

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino72%
    Two or more races19%
    Black9%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Holy Name School

    What grades does Holy Name School serve?

    Holy Name School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Name School?

    About 145 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Name School?

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