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#202 of 253 private schools in LA

St Alphonsus School

Elementary School · New Orleans, LA

A private elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

2001 CONSTANCE ST, New Orleans, LA 70130

  • Math 33% vs LA 35% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,327.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Diversity Index1%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment185
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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

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
35%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

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The neighborhood

Where St Alphonsus 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,758

Median home value

$529,300

Median rent

$1,410/mo

College educated

63.6%

Homeownership

37.1%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black99.5%
Hispanic0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Renew Laurel ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.3PK–80.2 mi649Compare →
Trinity Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–80.2 mi334Compare →
International School of LouisianaCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–80.4 mi1,125Compare →
Louise S Mcgehee SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–120.4 mi443Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Alphonsus School is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Alphonsus School

St Alphonsus School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Alphonsus School

What grades does St Alphonsus School serve?

St Alphonsus School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend St Alphonsus School?

St Alphonsus School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Alphonsus School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Alphonsus School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Alphonsus School rank in LA?

St Alphonsus School ranks #202 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Alphonsus School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Alphonsus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Alphonsus School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Alphonsus School has 33% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).

Is St Alphonsus School a private school?

Yes, St Alphonsus School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Alphonsus School a religious school?

St Alphonsus School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
185
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
Area population (ZIP 70130)
12,883
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
39.7
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.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 70130; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22

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