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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

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As a Roman Catholic school, St. Francis Xavier is dedicated to creating an environment in which a Christian way of thought and life permeates all facets of the educational program by focusing on the spiritual, moral, intellectual, individual, social, physical, and cultural growth of its students.

St. Francis Xavier School imparts the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, providing instruction in faith, morality, decision-making and ethics in conformity with Catholic doctrine.

Students are encouraged to become aware of their gifts and limitations, realizing that there will always be greater or lesser persons than themselves in their lives.

The school strives to instill self-esteem, self-realization, self-reliance, and self-responsibility.

The purpose of the curriculum is to provide each student with the academic skills necessary to gain entrance into an appropriate high school and the basic skill necessary to function in a complex society.

Taking into account the varied abilities of its students, this school also offers many and varied courses and services to meet the intellectual needs of its students.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 434 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

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Student Body

Total Students

434 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 434 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Metairie, LA is $9,593 for elementary schools and $9,824 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Metairie, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).