Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–9
Covington, LA
16330 Hwy 1085, Covington, LA 70433
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Covington
Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy is an independent Catholic school in Covington, Louisiana, for students from 8th grade through 9th grade. It has about 9 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic high schools in Louisiana. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–9
- Students
- 9
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic high schools in Louisiana (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic high schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 27 Catholic high schools in Louisiana.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy 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 Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy
What grades does Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy serve?
Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy serves grades 8–9.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy?
About 9 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy of Divine Mercy?
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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