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#127 of 253 private schools in LA

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St Stephen Catholic School

Elementary School

1027 NAPOLEON AVE, New Orleans, LA 70115

Private

Enrollment

167

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#127 of 253

In New Orleans

#22 of 35

public schools

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St Stephen Catholic School

6.3/10

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

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About St Stephen Catholic School

St Stephen Catholic School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA. St Stephen Catholic School serves approximately 167 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Stephen Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 253 private schools in LA.

Structured state assessment records for St Stephen Catholic School show 12% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).

How it comparesOn par with LA schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 167 students, St Stephen Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Stephen Catholic 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 Stephen Catholic School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
This School
vs
18.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
167
This School
vs
712
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 85% vs 0%
White 2.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%
St Stephen Catholic School New Orleans Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Stephen Catholic School (this school) 6.3
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence 2.4
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science 6.1
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary 7.5
Samuel J. Green Charter School 3.6
The Willow School 8.0
KIPP Central City 3.4
ReNEW Laurel Elementary 6.3
Wilson Charter School 4.5
Audubon Charter School 5.7
International School of Louisiana 5.8
Noble Minds 1.9
Lafayette Academy Charter School 6.5
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans 4.7
Morris Jeff Community School 5.2
Esperanza Charter School 7.3
Phillis Wheatley Community School 4.2
Homer Plessy Community School 9.1
Young Audiences Charter School 7.9
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci 3.0
Bricolage Academy 5.6

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)
C+ 3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,416
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 27%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 167
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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 LA LEAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 12.0% (2025 LEAP)
School
State
34.5% (2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency 19.8% (2025 LEAP)
School
State
42.7% (2025 LEAP)

Based on 20 test records from LA state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 85.0%
Two or More 9.0%
White 2.4%
Hispanic 1.8%
Pacific Islander 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1027 NAPOLEON AVE, New Orleans, LA 70115

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Stephen Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST GEORGES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS (rated 8.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ST GEORGES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL New Orleans 0.1 mi 9.1
ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS New Orleans 0.2 mi 8.7
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans 0.2 mi 2.4
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART New Orleans 0.3 mi 7.6
ST KATHARINE DREXEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL New Orleans 0.6 mi 6.4
Walter L. Cohen High School New Orleans 0.7 mi 3.7
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans 0.7 mi 7.1
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary New Orleans 0.8 mi 7.5
Samuel J. Green Charter School New Orleans 0.8 mi 3.6
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science New Orleans 0.8 mi 6.1
The Willow School New Orleans 1.2 mi 8.0
KIPP Central City New Orleans 1.3 mi 3.4
LOUISE S MCGEHEE SCHOOL New Orleans 1.3 mi 8.4
Eleanor McMain Secondary School New Orleans 1.5 mi 4.2
URSULINE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans 1.5 mi 8.0
MCMILLIAN'S FIRST STEPS CDC / ACADEMY New Orleans 1.5 mi 6.8
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Marrero 1.5 mi 7.4
HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL New Orleans 1.4 mi 7.5
Wilson Charter School New Orleans 1.6 mi 4.5
TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL New Orleans 1.5 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,181

Median Home Value

$616,600

Median Rent

$1,442/mo

Population

31,737

College Educated

63.9%

Homeownership

54.9%

Avg Commute

20.5 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

39.7

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Atkins Technology Elementary School Shreveport, LA 6.3
Crosley Elementary School West Monroe, LA 6.3
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Baton Rouge, LA 6.3
South Plaquemines Elementary School Port Sulphur, LA 6.3
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Marrero, LA 6.2
Fellowship Elementary School Trout, LA 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Stephen Catholic School

What grades does St Stephen Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Stephen Catholic School?

St Stephen Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephen Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Stephen Catholic School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Stephen Catholic School rank in LA?

St Stephen Catholic School ranks #127 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Stephen Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Stephen Catholic 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.

What are the test scores at St Stephen Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Stephen Catholic School has 12% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).

Is St Stephen Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Stephen Catholic 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 Stephen Catholic School a religious school?

St Stephen Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
55 Good Transit
Bike Score
80 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
167
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish

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