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 Stats (2025)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
373 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 22%
Students 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
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beta Club, book club, cheerleading, Chess, dance, drama, flag football, Mission Club, newspaper, robotics, St. Vincent De Paul, Student Council, track and field
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Children's Choir's Choir, Praise and Worship Worship Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
physical education
Beta Club, book club, cheerleading, Chess, dance, drama, flag football, Mission Club, newspaper, robotics, St. Vincent De Paul, Student Council, track and field
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Children'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
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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