Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
About the School
- In the tradition of excellence established by our founders, the Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross, St. Francis de Sales is a family oriented school.
- St. Francis de Sales serves the children of St. Francis de Sales Parish, the surrounding Catholic parishes, and those children of other faiths who respect our values and beliefs.
- St. Francis de Sales offers a strong academic curriculum and a variety of co-curricular activities with an emphasis on Catholic faith and values, fostering the love of God and the reverence for all life.
- We provide Catholic education in a safe and disciplined environment that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each child.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment highest at 104 more students are in Pre-K than any other grade, with Grade 6 the smallest at 63.
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
689 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School often compared to?
St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Bernadette School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School's ranking?
St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School is St. Matthew's Episcopal School (3.9 miles away)
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Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students
Catholic
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students
Catholic
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students
Catholic
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Baptist
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students
Catholic
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Baptist
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students
Catholic
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Baptist
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students
Catholic
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Bayou Blue Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1916 Bayou Blue Road
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 879-4378
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 879-4378
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Bayou Blue Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
196 Mazerac Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-1952
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-1952
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Mazerac Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-0625
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-0625
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2550 Coteau Road
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4808
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4808
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Broadmoor Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4806
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4806
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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