St. Monica is a co–ed Catholic school in New Orleans, LA, serving grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 45 udents.
The school is located in a central city community and maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 12 teachers on staff.
Monica is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers a regular elementary and secondary education program.
All udents at St. Monica identify as udents of color, reflecting the school's diverse student population.
Tuition rates and acceptance atistics for St. Monica are consient with local private school averages in New Orleans for middle school levels.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Monica?
The application deadline for St. Monica is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Monica is St. Marys Dominican High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy (0.4 miles away)
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2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
0.4 miles
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New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 865-9401
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 865-9401
1.3 miles
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All-girls (Catholic)
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(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
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All-girls
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(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
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The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
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7701 Walmsley Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 865-9401
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 865-9401
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 852 students
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
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(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
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4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
7701 Walmsley Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 865-9401
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 865-9401
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 852 students
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
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(504) 373-6258
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