Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Benedict The Moor School
About the School
- St. Benedict The Moor School serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student:teacher of St. Benedict The Moor School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Benedict The Moor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
speech
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
navy pants and jacket, white or light blue polo shirt with the school logo
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Benedict The Moor School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict The Moor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Benedict The Moor School located?
St. Benedict The Moor School is located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Benedict The Moor School is Brother Martin High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mary's Academy (1.8 miles away)
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4401 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 511 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
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(504) 944-2424
Distance: 2.9 mi
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Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
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New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-5778
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 1,136 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4401 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 511 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
All-boys (Catholic)
2600 Ap Tureaud Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students
Catholic
1501 Abundance St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1482
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
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(504) 942-3100
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students
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Distance: 2.8 mi
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