St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School

300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360

www.htdioceseschools.org

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 Stats (2022-23)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 676 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students

676 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 676 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $7,324 for elementary schools and $8,958 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).