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#95 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 37% of private schools
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School
Elementary School · New Orleans, LA
A private elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
1839 AGRICULTURE ST, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Math 17% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9.2:1 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 The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,854
Median home value
$359,300
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70119; 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)
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| St Leo the Great SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–7 | 0.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Foundation Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Langston Hughes Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 820 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School
What grades does The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School serve?
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School?
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School rank in LA?
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School ranks #95 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School has 17% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School a private school?
Yes, The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission 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 The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School a religious school?
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 598-9399
- Area population (ZIP 70119)
- 36,167
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70119; 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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