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St. Dominic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7

New Orleans, LA

6326 Memphis St, New Orleans, LA 70124

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
  • Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011

St. Dominic School is a Catholic diocesan school in New Orleans, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 584 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. Enrollment has grown about 24% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 178 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
584
Teachers
60.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 325 girls, 259 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (10 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    472’11–12490’13–14550’15–16588’17–18605’19–20620’21–22584’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K133
    K85
    167
    286
    386
    485
    560
    666
    749

    Student body

    White93%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Black1%

    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. Dominic School whether it takes part.

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    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. Dominic School

    What grades does St. Dominic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Dominic School?

    About 584 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Dominic 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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