St. John Berchmans Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Shreveport, LA
947 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Shreveport
- Serving families in Shreveport since at least 2011
St. John Berchmans Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school in Shreveport, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 144 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Shreveport. 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 144
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 50 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Shreveport
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% 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
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. John Berchmans Cathedral 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. John Berchmans Cathedral School
What grades does St. John Berchmans Cathedral School serve?
St. John Berchmans Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Berchmans Cathedral School?
About 144 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Berchmans Cathedral 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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