St. Simon Peter Elementary School in New Orleans, LA offers co–educational programs for grades PK through 8 in a central city setting.
The school enrolls 251 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 supported by 13 teaching staff.
As a Catholic elementary school, it holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The udent population is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of its community.
Tuition and other admission details align with regional private school averages for New Orleans elementary schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
251 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
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. Simon Peter Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Simon Peter Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Simon Peter Elementary School is Hype Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bishop Mcmanus Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Bishop Mcmanus Academy![Bishop Mcmanus Academy Photo - BMA School Logo]( "Bishop Mcmanus Academy Photo - BMA School Logo")
(Christian)
13123 I-10 Service Rd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 350-2332
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 350-2332
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Auntie B Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
8001 Lafourche St
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-9299
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-9299
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Resurrection Of Our Lord
(Catholic)
4861 Rosalia Dr
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 243-2257
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 243-2257
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 291 students
8400 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-6270
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-6270
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hype Academy
(Christian)
P. O. Box 870866
New Orleans, LA 70187
(504) 240-4973
New Orleans, LA 70187
(504) 240-4973
2.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students
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