Jesuit High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,349 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,800
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Jesuit High School
8	246
9	277
10	271
11	278
12	277

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Year Founded

1847

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School Motto

'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam'

Student Body

Total Students

1,349 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

117 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,800

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Sports

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White, Blue

School Mascot

Jayson

School Notes

A day at Jesuit entails more than just hitting the books.
While formation'both spiritual and academic'is the main focus of a young man's stay here at Jesuit.
Social formation is another aspect of a Jesuit education'an aspect that rounds out the Jesuit student by providing opportunities to practice the principles he has learned and to have fun doing it.

A day at Jesuit entails more than just hitting the books. While formation'both spiritual and academic'is the main focus of a young man's stay here at Jesuit. Social formation is another aspect of a Jesuit education'an aspect that rounds out the Jesuit student by providing opportunities to practice the principles he has learned and to have fun doing it.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Jesuit High School cost?

Jesuit High School's tuition is approximately $11,800 for private students.

What schools are Jesuit High School often compared to?

Jesuit High School is often viewed alongside schools like Brother Martin High School by visitors of our site.

What is Jesuit High School's ranking?

Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Jesuit High School?

The application deadline for Jesuit High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Jesuit High School located?

Jesuit High School is located in the Mid City neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mid City.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $10,739 for elementary schools and $10,482 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Orleans, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).