St. Edward the Confessor School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
Metairie, LA
4901 W Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- Serving families in Metairie since at least 2011
St. Edward the Confessor School is a Catholic parish school in Metairie, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 273 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% 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. Students attend about 7 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
- 273
- Teachers
- 30.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 138 girls, 135 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 54% 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. Edward the Confessor 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. Edward the Confessor School
What grades does St. Edward the Confessor School serve?
St. Edward the Confessor School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend St. Edward the Confessor School?
About 273 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Edward the Confessor 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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