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St. Marys Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

New Orleans, LA

6905 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Marys Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 503 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 181 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
503
Teachers
39.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 475 girls, 28 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
181 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 75% of Catholic schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 16 Catholic schools in Louisiana.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K43
    K40
    127
    243
    324
    422
    539
    640
    748
    850
    933
    1052
    1144
    1241

    Student body

    Black100%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    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. Marys Academy 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. Marys Academy

    What grades does St. Marys Academy serve?

    St. Marys Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Marys Academy?

    About 503 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Marys 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.

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