St. Benedict the Moor School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–4
New Orleans, LA
5010 Piety Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
In New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Benedict the Moor School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 177 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–4
- Students
- 47
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 St. Benedict the Moor 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 St. Benedict the Moor School
What grades does St. Benedict the Moor School serve?
St. Benedict the Moor School serves grades Pre-K–4.
How many students attend St. Benedict the Moor School?
About 47 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Benedict the Moor 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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