Cathedral Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
New Orleans, LA
9 Fortress Rd, New Orleans, LA 70122
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in New Orleans
- Smaller classes than 90% of Montessori schools nationwide
- One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Louisiana
In New Orleans, Louisiana, Cathedral Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 42 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 160 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 15.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 26 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cathedral Montessori School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cathedral Montessori School
What grades does Cathedral Montessori School serve?
Cathedral Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Cathedral Montessori School?
About 42 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cathedral Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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