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#207 of 253 private schools in LA

St Dominic School

Elementary School

6326 MEMPHIS ST, New Orleans, LA 70124

Private

Enrollment

620

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#207 of 253

In New Orleans

#31 of 35

public schools

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St Dominic School

5.0/10

Elementary School in New Orleans · grades Pre-K – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

St Paul's Episcopal School

8.6/10

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9.2/10

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About St Dominic School

St Dominic School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA. St Dominic School serves approximately 620 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Dominic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares1.3 pts below LA schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Dominic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Dominic School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
This School
vs
18.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
620
This School
vs
712
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%
Asian 1.8% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
St Dominic School New Orleans Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Dominic School (this school) 5.0
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview 9.2
Travis Hill School 3.7
Arthur Ashe Charter School 4.9
KIPP Believe 4.0
Success @ Thurgood Marshall 4.3
Langston Hughes Charter Academy 4.8
Foundation Preparatory Academy 8.4
Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO 5.6
Esperanza Charter School 7.3
Morris Jeff Community School 5.2
Bricolage Academy 5.6
Phillis Wheatley Community School 4.2
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School 4.7
Audubon Charter Gentilly 7.9
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology 5.8
Lafayette Academy Charter School 6.5
Homer Plessy Community School 9.1
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans 4.7
KIPP Leadership 3.6
Rooted School 6.4

Showing 20 of 50 schools. View all schools in New Orleans

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,202.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 13%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 620
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic 1.9%
Asian 1.8%
Black 1.0%
Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6326 MEMPHIS ST, New Orleans, LA 70124

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Dominic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies (rated 9.5/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Metairie), which scores notably higher. Another option is Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL New Orleans 0.1 mi 8.6
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview New Orleans 0.3 mi 9.2
MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY New Orleans 0.9 mi 6.5
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Metairie 1.3 mi 5.3
ST LOUIS KING OF FRANCE SCHOOL Metairie 1.3 mi 8.5
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS SCHOOL New Orleans 1.5 mi 5.0
CRESCENT CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Orleans 1.6 mi
McDonogh 35 Senior High School New Orleans 1.5 mi 5.7
Travis Hill School New Orleans 1.6 mi 3.7
CATHEDRAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Orleans 1.7 mi 6.5
Success @ Thurgood Marshall New Orleans 1.9 mi 4.3
Arthur Ashe Charter School New Orleans 1.7 mi 4.9
KIPP Believe New Orleans 1.8 mi 4.0
CABRINI HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans 2.0 mi 8.0
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL New Orleans 1.8 mi 6.1
J.C. Ellis School Metairie 1.8 mi 8.1
Langston Hughes Charter Academy New Orleans 1.9 mi 4.8
New Harmony High Institute New Orleans 2.0 mi 3.4
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie 2.1 mi 9.5
ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Metairie 2.1 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,318

Median Home Value

$577,800

Median Rent

$1,752/mo

Population

20,840

College Educated

70%

Homeownership

76.3%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

39.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS SCHOOL New Orleans, LA 5.0
Chalmette Elementary School Chalmette, LA 5.0
Combre-Fondel Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 5.0
Cypress Point Elementary School Monroe, LA 5.0
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School New Orleans, LA 5.0
Florida Avenue Elementary School Slidell, LA 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Dominic School

What grades does St Dominic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Dominic School?

St Dominic School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Dominic School rank in LA?

St Dominic School ranks #207 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Dominic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Dominic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Dominic School a private school?

Yes, St Dominic 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 Dominic School a religious school?

St Dominic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
620
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish

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