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St. Benilde School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7

Metairie, LA

1801 Division St, Metairie, LA 70001

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 12 Catholic schools in Metairie

In Metairie, Louisiana, St. Benilde School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 230 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school day runs about 7 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–7
Students
230
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 120 girls, 110 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    214’11–12212’13–14205’15–16212’17–18230’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K72
    K29
    129
    229
    329
    428
    526
    630
    730

    Student body

    White71%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black6%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Benilde School whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about St. Benilde School

    What grades does St. Benilde School serve?

    St. Benilde School serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend St. Benilde School?

    About 230 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Benilde 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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