St. Mary's Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
New Orleans, LA
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
St. Mary's Academy is an independent Catholic school in New Orleans, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 456 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Louisiana. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 186 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–12
- Students
- 456
- Teachers
- 59.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 427 girls, 29 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 186 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Louisiana (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% of Catholic schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 16 Catholic 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. Mary's Academy 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. Mary's Academy
What grades does St. Mary's Academy serve?
St. Mary's Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend St. Mary's Academy?
About 456 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's Academy?
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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
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