Very Good

#42 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 16% of private schools

Holy Name of Jesus School

Elementary School

6325 CROMWELL PL, New Orleans, LA 70118

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

379

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Enrollment

379

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#42 of 253

In New Orleans

#11 of 35

public schools

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About Holy Name of Jesus School

Holy Name of Jesus School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA. Holy Name of Jesus School serves approximately 379 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Name of Jesus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares1.2 pts above LA schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Holy Name of Jesus 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.

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How Holy Name of Jesus School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

This School

18.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

379

This School

712

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

5.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.8% vs 0%

Black 6.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%

Asian 0.5% vs 0%

Holy Name of Jesus School New Orleans Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Name of Jesus School (this school)	—	379	10.6:1	7.5
The Willow School	0.3 mi	2,120	16.2:1	8.0
Audubon Charter School	0.6 mi	980	15.3:1	5.7
Samuel J. Green Charter School	0.8 mi	576	13.7:1	3.6
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science	0.9 mi	734	12.9:1	6.1
Noble Minds	1.0 mi	159	159:1	1.9
Wilson Charter School	1.2 mi	623	14.5:1	4.5
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence	1.2 mi	553	19.8:1	2.4
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary	1.3 mi	496	13.8:1	7.5
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans	1.4 mi	985	12.8:1	4.7
Lafayette Academy Charter School	1.5 mi	519	14.8:1	6.5
KIPP Central City	1.7 mi	891	12:1	3.4
Esperanza Charter School	2.6 mi	566	14.2:1	7.3
Morris Jeff Community School	2.7 mi	1,566	13.4:1	5.2
ReNEW Laurel Elementary	2.7 mi	649	12.2:1	6.3
International School of Louisiana	2.8 mi	1,125	13.7:1	5.8
Success @ Thurgood Marshall	3.1 mi	474	12.2:1	4.3
Phillis Wheatley Community School	3.4 mi	832	14.9:1	4.2
Homer Plessy Community School	3.6 mi	768	12:1	9.1
Bricolage Academy	3.7 mi	887	13.9:1	5.6
Langston Hughes Charter Academy	4.3 mi	820	13.7:1	4.8

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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 LA.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.4 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,309.8

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 379

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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 LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.8%

Black 6.9%

Two or More 4.0%

Hispanic 1.8%

Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6325 CROMWELL PL, New Orleans, LA 70118

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Name of Jesus School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Lafayette Academy Charter School (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
The Willow School New Orleans	0.3 mi	2,120	8.0
URSULINE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans	0.5 mi	469	8.0
Eleanor McMain Secondary School New Orleans	0.6 mi	731	4.2
UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Orleans	0.6 mi	2	—
Audubon Charter School New Orleans	0.6 mi	980	5.7
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans	0.8 mi	518	7.1
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science New Orleans	0.9 mi	734	6.1
Samuel J. Green Charter School New Orleans	0.8 mi	576	3.6
ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL New Orleans	0.9 mi	120	8.7
Noble Minds New Orleans	1.0 mi	159	1.9
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART New Orleans	1.1 mi	588	7.6
ST JOAN OF ARC ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL New Orleans	1.2 mi	118	6.2
ST KATHARINE DREXEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL New Orleans	1.2 mi	192	6.4
Wilson Charter School New Orleans	1.2 mi	623	4.5
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans	1.2 mi	553	2.4
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans New Orleans	1.4 mi	985	4.7
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary New Orleans	1.3 mi	496	7.5
ST MARYS DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans	1.4 mi	891	5.8
Lafayette Academy Charter School New Orleans	1.5 mi	519	6.5
ST STEPHEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL New Orleans	1.4 mi	167	6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,665

Median Home Value

$451,600

Median Rent

$1,257/mo

Population

36,061

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

50.4%

Avg Commute

19.2 min

Poverty Rate

24.3%

Median Age

32.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Dolby Elementary School Lake Charles, LA	350	7.5
Donaldsonville Primary School Donaldsonville, LA	383	7.5
James A. Herod Elementary School Abbeville, LA	344	7.5
OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL Chalmette, LA	300	7.5
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Alexandria, LA	319	7.5
Riverside Elementary School Pearl River, LA	462	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Name of Jesus School

What grades does Holy Name of Jesus School serve?

Holy Name of Jesus School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Holy Name of Jesus School?

Holy Name of Jesus School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name of Jesus School is 10.6:1. 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 School rank in LA?

Holy Name of Jesus School ranks #42 of 253 private schools in LA.

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

Holy Name of Jesus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 School a private school?

Yes, Holy Name of Jesus 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 School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 57 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 53 Good Transit
Bike Score: 87 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment: 379
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 36
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.4 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Large City
County: Orleans Parish
Phone: (504) 861-1466

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