St. Pius Elementary School

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.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
699 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and 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
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Polo/shorts/slacks for boys; Skirts/jumpers/shorts for girls

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Helen Dauphin
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
4-H ClubBook Club
Campus MinistryJunior Quiz Bowl
Science OlympiadStudent Council

Source: Verified school update

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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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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