Very Good
#47 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 18% of private schools
St Edward the Confessor School
Elementary School
4901 W METAIRIE AVE, Metairie, LA 70001
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#47 of 253
In Metairie
#6 of 20
public schools
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St Edward the Confessor School
Elementary School in Metairie · grades Pre-K – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Edward the Confessor School
St Edward the Confessor School is a private elementary school in Metairie, LA. St Edward the Confessor School serves approximately 290 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Edward the Confessor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 253 private schools in LA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, St Edward the Confessor School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Edward the Confessor 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
BetaHow St Edward the Confessor School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Metairie, LA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Edward the Confessor School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Bridgedale Elementary School | 6.9 |
| T.H. Harris Middle School | 5.2 |
| Rudolph Matas School | 6.8 |
| Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies | 9.1 |
| Phoebe Hearst School | 4.1 |
| Joseph C Moscona School | 4.1 |
| J.D. Meisler Middle School | 6.2 |
| Green Park Elementary School | 5.5 |
| Alice Birney Elementary School | 4.7 |
| Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies | 8.1 |
| Ralph J Bunche Elementary | 4.5 |
| Bissonet Plaza School | 5.8 |
| Harold Keller Elementary School | 4.8 |
| John Q. Adams Middle School | 6.3 |
| J.C. Ellis School | 8.1 |
| Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies | 9.5 |
| Marie B. Riviere Elementary School | 5.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4901 W METAIRIE AVE, Metairie, LA 70001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Edward the Confessor School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Jefferson), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Metairie, see our Metairie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgedale Elementary School Metairie | 0.1 mi | 6.9 |
| East Jefferson High School Metairie | 0.5 mi | 3.5 |
| VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Metairie | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Rudolph Matas School Metairie | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL Metairie | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| RIDGEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Metairie | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Phoebe Hearst School Metairie | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Metairie | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Metairie | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| ST ANN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Metairie | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Joseph C Moscona School Metairie | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| ARCHBISHOP RUMMEL HIGH SCHOOL Metairie | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS Metairie | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Jefferson Virtual High School Jefferson | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| MEMORIAL BAPTIST SCHOOL Metairie | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Jefferson School Jefferson | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 70001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,187
Median Home Value
$313,300
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
Population
39,193
College Educated
37.4%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Median Age
40.5
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| Clinton Elementary School Clinton, LA | 7.4 |
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| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Marrero, LA | 7.4 |
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| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Shreveport, LA | 7.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Edward the Confessor School
What grades does St Edward the Confessor School serve?
St Edward the Confessor School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend St Edward the Confessor School?
St Edward the Confessor School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Edward the Confessor School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Edward the Confessor School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Edward the Confessor School rank in LA?
St Edward the Confessor School ranks #47 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Edward the Confessor School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Edward the Confessor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Edward the Confessor School a private school?
Yes, St Edward the Confessor 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 Edward the Confessor School a religious school?
St Edward the Confessor School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
- (504) 888-6353
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