St. Pius Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 699 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Pius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Pius Elementary School
Pre-K	70
Kind	74
1	67
2	73
3	70
4	66
5	72
6	63
7	72
8	72

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Year Founded

1995

Student Body

Total Students

699 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

24 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Polo/shorts/slacks for boys; Skirts/jumpers/shorts for girls

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Helen Dauphin

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

4-H ClubBook Club

Campus MinistryJunior Quiz Bowl

Science OlympiadStudent Council

School Notes

St. Pius is a Catholic Elementary School centered in the Eucharist, bringing the presence of Christ to others.
The St. Pius community serves our students and families by radiating hope, pursuing academic excellence, valuing a love of learning and living the Catholic Faith as leaders in ministry and service.
We call on each other to live a life of selflessness, humility and generosity in imitation of our patron, St. Pius X. St. Pius Elementary School is dedicated to the Church's mission to teach the Gospel and to proclaim that Jesus is Lord.
The entire staff seeks to foster the realization that God's love makes each person in the school community priceless, and it believes that each is gifted with power and responsibility to nurture in others this same realization.
The mission of St. Pius also includes leading young minds to see the relevance of the Gospel in their daily lives.
It is this integration of religious truth and values with life which distinguishes the Catholic school from other schools.

St. Pius is a Catholic Elementary School centered in the Eucharist, bringing the presence of Christ to others.
The St. Pius community serves our students and families by radiating hope, pursuing academic excellence, valuing a love of learning and living the Catholic Faith as leaders in ministry and service.
We call on each other to live a life of selflessness, humility and generosity in imitation of our patron, St. Pius X. St. Pius Elementary School is dedicated to the Church's mission to teach the Gospel and to proclaim that Jesus is Lord.
The entire staff seeks to foster the realization that God's love makes each person in the school community priceless, and it believes that each is gifted with power and responsibility to nurture in others this same realization.
The mission of St. Pius also includes leading young minds to see the relevance of the Gospel in their daily lives.
It is this integration of religious truth and values with life which distinguishes the Catholic school from other schools.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Pius Elementary School offer?

St. Pius Elementary School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Pius Elementary School's ranking?

St. Pius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Pius Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Pius Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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