Dear Families and Friends,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Holy Name of Jesus School! Since 1924 — for more than a century now — we have served the families of Jefferson Park, the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area, and its surrounding communities, with a long-standing tradition of Catholic identity, faith, and service throughout Greater Los Angeles.
At Holy Name of Jesus School, we see each child as a unique and individual gift from God. We recognize that each child’s learning is unique as well, and we meet our scholars where they are — academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally — using data-driven methods to nurture not only student learning, but the whole child.
Today, that personalized approach defines who we are. Holy Name of Jesus is proud to be part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Microschools Network, a distinction shared by only a select few schools. Our small, multi-age classrooms mean every scholar is truly known by name, every teacher understands how each child learns best, and no child is ever invisible.
Our scholars enjoy opportunities you might not expect to find in a school our size: a 1:1 C3 iPad Program in every grade, a Mobile STEM Lab, Djembe drumming rooted in African cultural tradition, competitive ASISA athletics, praise dance, student leadership, and our Cubs2Bruins pipeline — introducing our students to college life beginning in elementary school. Our Extended Care program supports working families every school day.
Guided by our love of Christ, our mission is to empower our students to be versatile, productive global leaders in a technologically advanced society. Our vision is for our school to be a culturally diverse, inclusive Catholic Christian learning institution that cultivates, shapes, and enriches this generation, as well as the next generation of learners. We are blessed with the support of our pastor, Father Kenneth Ugwu, our parish community, and our devoted HNOJ alumni.
The results speak for themselves: 100% of our Class of 2026 graduates were accepted to high schools of their choice, continuing our proud tradition of preparing students to excel far beyond their years with us. Holy Name of Jesus School is fully accredited through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
To our current families: thank you for entrusting us with your children. To families considering joining us: I personally invite you to come see our school in action. Schedule a tour, meet our dedicated teachers, and feel for yourself the warmth, joy, and excellence that make Holy Name of Jesus extraordinary.
Come grow with us. We have been shaping leaders in faith, education, and service for over 100 years — and we would be honored to shape yours.
Rooted in Faith. Growing in Excellence.
With gratitude and blessings,
Dr. Marilyn Ross Cedeno Principal, Holy Name of Jesus School
