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#123 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 48% of private schools
St Benedict the Moor School
Elementary School · New Orleans, LA
A private elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
5010 PIETY DR, New Orleans, LA 70126
- 4.7:1 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.
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Where St Benedict the Moor 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,229
Median home value
$187,300
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
29.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Hynes Charter School - ParkviewCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Audubon Charter GentillyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Kipp EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,030 | Compare → |
| Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 680 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Benedict the Moor School is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Benedict the Moor School
St Benedict the Moor School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Benedict the Moor School
What grades does St Benedict the Moor School serve?
St Benedict the Moor School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend St Benedict the Moor School?
St Benedict the Moor School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Benedict the Moor School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict the Moor School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Benedict the Moor School rank in LA?
St Benedict the Moor School ranks #123 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Benedict the Moor School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Benedict the Moor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Benedict the Moor School a private school?
Yes, St Benedict the Moor 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 Benedict the Moor School a religious school?
St Benedict the Moor School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 288-2745
- Area population (ZIP 70126)
- 28,690
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 70126; 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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