St. Angela Merici School (2025-26 Profile)

St. Angela Merici School setd forth its mission to educate the whole child by encouraging growth in faith and spirit, body and mind, self-discipline and resposibility with a focus on achieving personal excellence in academics and living out the Gospel values in today's world.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 373 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,200
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Year Founded

1965

Student Body

Total Students

373 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

St. Angela Merici School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,200

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 81%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryDance

Flag FootballSwimming

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Beta Clubbook club

cheerleadingChess

dancedrama

flag footballMission Club

newspaperrobotics

St. Vincent De PaulStudent Council

track and field

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubChildren's Choir's Choir

Praise and Worship Worship Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

physical education

School Notes

St. Angela Merici has provided our community with a quality, Catholic education serving prekindergarten through 7th grade students in the heart of Metairie for over 50 Years.Our educational philosophy focuses on fostering a strong relationship with Jesus Christ, academic excellence and service to others in a strong faith community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Angela Merici School cost?

St. Angela Merici School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Angela Merici School?

The acceptance rate of St. Angela Merici School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does St. Angela Merici School offer?

St. Angela Merici School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Swimming and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Angela Merici School?

The application deadline for St. Angela Merici School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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