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#42 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 16% of private schools

Holy Name of Jesus School

Elementary School · New Orleans, LA

A private elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

6325 CROMWELL PL, New Orleans, LA 70118

  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,309.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index24%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment379
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Name of Jesus School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,665

Median home value

$451,600

Median rent

$1,257/mo

College educated

54%

Homeownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.8%
Black6.9%
Two or More4.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Willow SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–120.3 mi2,120Compare →
Ursuline Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–120.5 mi469Compare →
Audubon Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–80.6 mi980Compare →
University Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Holy Name of Jesus School is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Name of Jesus School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 70118)
36,061
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
32.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70118; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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