Excellent
#5 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 2% of private schools
St Paul's Episcopal School
Elementary School
6249 CANAL BLVD, New Orleans, LA 70124
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#5 of 253
In New Orleans
#4 of 35
public schools
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St Paul's Episcopal School
Elementary School in New Orleans · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Paul's Episcopal School
St Paul's Episcopal School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA. St Paul's Episcopal School serves approximately 225 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul's Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 253 private schools in LA.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, St Paul's Episcopal School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Paul's Episcopal 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 Paul's Episcopal School compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul's Episcopal School (this school) | 8.6 |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview | 9.2 |
| Travis Hill School | 3.7 |
| Success @ Thurgood Marshall | 4.3 |
| KIPP Believe | 4.0 |
| Arthur Ashe Charter School | 4.9 |
| Langston Hughes Charter Academy | 4.8 |
| Foundation Preparatory Academy | 8.4 |
| Esperanza Charter School | 7.3 |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO | 5.6 |
| 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 |
| Lafayette Academy Charter School | 6.5 |
| Audubon Charter Gentilly | 7.9 |
| Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology | 5.8 |
| Homer Plessy Community School | 9.1 |
| The NET 2 Charter High School | 2.9 |
| Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans | 4.7 |
| Wilson Charter School | 4.5 |
Showing 20 of 55 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
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
6249 CANAL BLVD, New Orleans, LA 70124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul's Episcopal School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies (rated 9.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Metairie), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST LOUIS KING OF FRANCE SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Metairie), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood 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 |
|---|---|
| Seventh Ward Elementary School Abbeville, LA | 8.6 |
| St. Charles Elementary School Thibodaux, LA | 8.6 |
| ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS New Orleans, LA | 8.7 |
| ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Baton Rouge, LA | 8.5 |
| Bayou Boeuf Elementary School Thibodaux, LA | 8.4 |
| Foundation Preparatory Academy New Orleans, LA | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul's Episcopal School
What grades does St Paul's Episcopal School serve?
St Paul's Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Paul's Episcopal School?
St Paul's Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Episcopal School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Episcopal School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul's Episcopal School rank in LA?
St Paul's Episcopal School ranks #5 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Paul's Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul's Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Paul's Episcopal School a private school?
Yes, St Paul's Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Paul's Episcopal School a religious school?
St Paul's Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 488-1319
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