Mount Carmel Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,250 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,400
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 14
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mount Carmel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mount Carmel Academy
8	241
9	259
10	287
11	250
12	213

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Year Founded

1840

Colors

White, Brown

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1993, 1998

Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,250 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

151 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Biology APCalculus AP

English Language and Composition APEnglish Literature and Composition AP

European Literature APLatin AP

Precalculus APPsychology AP

Spanish Language and Culture APUS Government & Politics AP

US History AP

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Nov. 14

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,400

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Admissions Director

Jeanne Rachuba

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Weightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

53 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic GamesAmbassador Team

Book ClubCampus Ministry

CarmelettesCheerleading

Chess ClubChristian Life Community

CubettesEchoes

Eco CubsEnigma

Entrepreneurship ClubFrench National Honor Society

Junior AchievementKey Club

Lagniappe ClubLatin National Honor Society

Life Skills ClubLiterary Online

Mount Carmel Cubs Against Destructive Decisions (McCADD)Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)

Multicultural ClubNational Honor Society

P.A.W.S.Quiz Bowl

RhythmRobotics Club

SardonyxScience Fiction Fantasy Club

Science OlympiadService Club - 8th Grade

Spanish National Honor SocietySpeech and Debate Team

Spirit ClubStudent Government

TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science)Teens for Life

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Arts and Music Programs:

BellasCelebration

ChoraleEncore

Instrumental Music Program -National Art Honor Society

National Junior Art Honor SocietyPrivate Music Instruction

Theatre Club - STKTri-M Music Honor Society

WMCA

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Bowling TeamFitness Club

Intramural Sports ProgramSailing Team

School Notes

Mount Carmel Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic high school for grades 8-12 in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
It is conducted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who have educated young ladies in New Orleans since 1833.
The atmosphere of the school and the individual attention given to each student encourage and foster emotional maturity and spiritual development.

School Motto: For God. For Learning. For Life.
School Mascot: Cub

Mount Carmel Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic high school for grades 8-12 in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. It is conducted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who have educated young women in New Orleans since 1833. The atmosphere of the school and the individual attention given to each student encourage and foster emotional maturity and spiritual development.
A Mount Carmel education challenges students to think critically and develop a love of learning while giving each student the freedom to grow from mistakes and become the person God intended her to be.
A diverse offering of courses, electives, and more than 50 clubs and extracurricular activities provide opportunities for each student to uncover new interests and pursue herpassions.
Mount Carmel Academy has an enrollment of 1250 students. While we are large in number, our class sizes are always small an average size of 15 students ensuring a more personal and connected classroom experience.
Eight full-time guidance counselors and a college scholarship coordinator are available to students in every grade level, helping with issues related to academics, the college application process, personal challenges, and career readiness.
Carmelite Spirituality is at the heart of all that we do. This means relating to God as a friend in prayer, knowing that God is always with us, and seeking the truth about ourselves, others, and the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Carmel Academy cost?

Mount Carmel Academy's tuition is approximately $11,400 for private students.

What schools are Mount Carmel Academy often compared to?

Mount Carmel Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Marys Dominican High School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Mount Carmel Academy offer?

Mount Carmel Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Mount Carmel Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for most sports offered.

What is Mount Carmel Academy's ranking?

Mount Carmel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mount Carmel Academy?

The application deadline for Mount Carmel Academy is Nov. 14.

In what neighborhood is Mount Carmel Academy located?

Mount Carmel Academy is located in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other private schools located in Lakeview.

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The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $12,959 for elementary schools and $13,940 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).