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#118 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 46% of private schools
Cathedral Montessori School
Elementary School · New Orleans, LA
A private elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
9 FORTRESS RD, New Orleans, LA 70122
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cathedral Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,613
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Crescent City Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - UnoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Arthur Ashe Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 807 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cathedral Montessori School is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cathedral Montessori School
Cathedral Montessori School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cathedral Montessori School
What grades does Cathedral Montessori School serve?
Cathedral Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cathedral Montessori School?
Cathedral Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral Montessori School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cathedral Montessori School rank in LA?
Cathedral Montessori School ranks #118 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Cathedral Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cathedral Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cathedral Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Cathedral Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cathedral Montessori School a religious school?
No, Cathedral Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 157 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 252-4871
- Area population (ZIP 70122)
- 35,318
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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