St. Bernard Elementary School strives to foster a Roman Catholic Christian educational community in which faith is shared by teachers, students, and parents.
We endeavor to help each student to achieve a personal relationship with Christ, to provide opportunities for personal and communal prayer, and to involve the students in the liturgy.
Further, we seek to instill within the students a sense of mission and concern for others and to afford them the opportunities to express this through service to the school church, local community, and worldwide community.
The St. Bernard School community is a unique setting where every child can discover his/her own talents and ways to share them.
Our school not only educates, but also nurtures each child and builds a unity with Christ.
We invite you to be a part of our family.
St. Bernard School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 30, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
396 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusaders
- St. Bernard Elementary School strives to foster a Roman Catholic Christian educational community in which faith is shared by teachers, students, and parents.
- We endeavor to help each student to achieve a personal relationship with Christ, to provide opportunities for personal and communal prayer, and to involve the students in the liturgy.
- Further, we seek to instill within the students a sense of mission and concern for others and to afford them the opportunities to express this through service to the school church, local community, and worldwide community.
- The St. Bernard School community is a unique setting where every child can discover his/her own talents and ways to share them.
- Our school not only educates, but also nurtures each child and builds a unity with Christ.
- We invite you to be a part of our family.
- St. Bernard School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Bernard School often compared to?
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What is St. Bernard School's ranking?
St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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