St. Alphonsus School

St. Alphonsus School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of St. Alphonsus School is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Alphonsus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
St. Alphonsus School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: ONE SCHOOL, ONE BODY, ONE GOAL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Alphonsus School?
The application deadline for St. Alphonsus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Alphonsus School located?
St. Alphonsus School is located in the Lower Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other private schools located in Lower Garden District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $12,950 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).

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