About the School
- St. Mark Catholic Elementary School in Chalmette, LA, serves 419 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban community setting.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 24 teaching staff members supporting its co–ed Catholic education program.
- Founded with a focus on Catholic affiliation,.
- Mark is a member of the European Council for International Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.
- Tuition fees align with regional averages for private elementary education in Louisiana, offering access to families within the Chalmette and surrounding areas.
- Mark's enrollment reflects a racially diverse udent body with approximately 4.8% representing students of color.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mark Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mark Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mark Catholic Elementary School is Light City Christian Academy (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Prompt Succor School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 462 students
Catholic
2305 Fenelon St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 271-2953
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
4614 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 324-3992
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 12 students
Christian
6117 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 277-6828
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 593 students
Catholic
3131 Eton St
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 394-4171
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
2401 General Degaulle Dr
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 367-6465
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 12 students
Christian
6117 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 277-6828
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
Christian
8801 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 328-2273
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 94 students
Christian
8600 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 245-9060
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Christian
141 BELLEMEADE BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-4644
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 462 students
Catholic
2305 Fenelon St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 271-2953
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 12 students
Christian
6117 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 277-6828
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 593 students
Catholic
3131 Eton St
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 394-4171
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
2401 General Degaulle Dr
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 367-6465
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 237 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2106 Deerfield Rd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 367-3601
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 462 students
Catholic
2305 Fenelon St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 271-2953
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
4614 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 324-3992
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 593 students
Catholic
3131 Eton St
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 394-4171
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
2401 General Degaulle Dr
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 367-6465
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 237 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2106 Deerfield Rd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 367-3601
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chalmette High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Mistrot Drive
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
N.p. Trist Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirates Cove
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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