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#70 of 218 private schools in KY

Top 32% of private schools

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School

Elementary School

628 2ND ST, Henderson, KY 42420

Private

Enrollment

306

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#70 of 218

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Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School

7.2/10

Elementary School in Henderson · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

The Central Academy

4.9/10

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About Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School is a private elementary school in Henderson, KY. Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School serves approximately 306 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 218 private schools in KY.

How it compares0.9 pts above KY schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • KY avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Henderson, KY

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
This School
vs
16.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
306
This School
vs
410
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 49.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 48.4% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School Henderson Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School (this school) 7.2
The Central Academy 4.9
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center 4.0
Henderson County North Middle School 6.9
Henderson County South Middle School 7.8
South Heights Elementary School 4.2
Jefferson Elementary School 7.6
East Heights Elementary School 5.7
Bend Gate Elementary School 7.3
Cairo Elementary School 9.0
Niagara Elementary School 7.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 52%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 306
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 49.3%
Hispanic 48.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Black 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

628 2ND ST, Henderson, KY 42420

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cairo Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 7.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Daniel Wertz Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 8.7 miles away, in nearby Evansville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Spottsville Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Spottsville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Henderson, see our Henderson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.4 mi
School Distance Rating
The Central Academy Henderson 0.3 mi 4.9
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center Henderson 0.5 mi 4.0
Henderson County South Middle School Henderson 1.0 mi 7.8
South Heights Elementary School Henderson 1.1 mi 4.2
Henderson County North Middle School Henderson 0.9 mi 6.9
Jefferson Elementary School Henderson 1.2 mi 7.6
Henderson County High School Henderson 1.5 mi 7.9
Bend Gate Elementary School Henderson 2.4 mi 7.3
East Heights Elementary School Henderson 2.3 mi 5.7
Cairo Elementary School Henderson 7.3 mi 9.0
Glenwood Leadership Academy Evansville 8.0 mi 6.8
Lodge Community School Evansville 8.1 mi 5.4
Culver Family Learning Center Evansville 8.4 mi 4.5
WESTSIDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Evansville 8.5 mi 7.6
Fairlawn Elementary School Evansville 8.4 mi 4.5
Niagara Elementary School Henderson 8.2 mi 7.4
Daniel Wertz Elementary School Evansville 8.7 mi 8.5
Benjamin Bosse High School Evansville 9.0 mi 5.0
Washington Middle School Evansville 9.0 mi 5.9
Spottsville Elementary School Spottsville 7.4 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 42420 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,661

Median Home Value

$164,800

Median Rent

$792/mo

Population

38,434

College Educated

19.8%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

21.5 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Median Age

40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School

What grades does Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School serve?

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School?

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School rank in KY?

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School ranks #70 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
306
Gender Split
70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Henderson County
Phone
(270) 827-3425

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