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#322 of 534 private schools in NJ

Holy Name School

Elementary School · Camden, NJ

A private elementary school in Camden, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

700 N 5TH ST, Camden, NJ 08102

  • 12.3:1 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 NJ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
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-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment143
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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 NJ

Test scores

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The neighborhood

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

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low6/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$30,895

Median home value

$79,500

Median rent

$1,057/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

26%

Poverty rate

42%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic78.3%
Black21.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cooper's Poynt Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.2 mi405Compare →
Leap Academy University Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–120.4 mi1,553Compare →
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationEnrollment path unverified3.5K–120.9 mi2,247Compare →
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.Enrollment path unverified5.1K–121.0 mi2,889Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Holy Name School is listed in Camden, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Name School

Holy Name School is a private elementary school in Camden, NJ, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Name School

What grades does Holy Name School serve?

Holy Name School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Name School?

Holy Name School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Name School rank in NJ?

Holy Name School ranks #322 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Holy Name School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Name School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 School a private school?

Yes, Holy Name 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 School a religious school?

Holy Name School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
143
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Camden County
Area population (ZIP 08102)
8,090
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
33.1
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 08102; 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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