Very Good
#51 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 20% of private schools
St Mary's Academy
School · New Orleans, LA
A private school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
6905 CHEF MENTEUR HWY, New Orleans, LA 70126
- Math 12% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 7.1:1 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
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
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Where St Mary's Academy 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young MenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9 | 2.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci TechCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 882 | Compare → |
| Light City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–11 | 3.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 877 | Compare → |
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 Mary's Academy is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary's Academy
St Mary's Academy is a private school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary's Academy
What grades does St Mary's Academy serve?
St Mary's Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St Mary's Academy?
St Mary's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Academy is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's Academy rank in LA?
St Mary's Academy ranks #51 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Mary's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mary's Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Mary's Academy has 12% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is St Mary's Academy a private school?
Yes, St Mary's Academy 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 Mary's Academy a religious school?
St Mary's Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Gender Split
- 17% M / 83% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 245-0200
- 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.
- 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 70126; 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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