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#131 of 253 private schools in LA

St Christopher School

Elementary School · Metairie, LA

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

Private

3900 DERBIGNY ST, Metairie, LA 70001

  • 13.7:1 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)
B-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,292.1
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
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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Enrollment295
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Christopher 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,892/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$70,187

Median home value

$313,300

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White88.1%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian1.7%
Black0.7%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ridgewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–120.2 mi138Compare →
Joseph C Moscona SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–80.6 mi590Compare →
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified9.1PK–80.9 mi776Compare →
Bridgedale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.0 mi526Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

St Christopher School is listed in Metairie, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Christopher School

St Christopher School is a private elementary school in Metairie, LA, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Christopher School

What grades does St Christopher School serve?

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

How many students attend St Christopher School?

St Christopher School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Christopher School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Christopher School rank in LA?

St Christopher School ranks #131 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Christopher School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Christopher School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Christopher School a private school?

Yes, St Christopher 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 Christopher School a religious school?

St Christopher School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
295
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson Parish
Area population (ZIP 70001)
39,193
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
40.5
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 70001; 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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