St. Stephen Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 233 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Stephen Catholic School
Pre-K	40
Kind	20
1	17
2	19
3	18
4	19
5	27
6	26
7	24
8	23

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Year Founded

1852

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Student Body

Total Students

233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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St. Stephen Catholic School is based on Catholic tradition and we provide high academic standard for 150 years.
At St. Stephen Catholic School, our grades start at PK-3 (3 year old program - all day) up through 8th grade.
We strive for a nurturing environment so that the child can develop academically and spiritually.
We are one of the few schools that have sisters still teaching in some of our classrooms.

St. Stephen Catholic School is based on Catholic tradition and we provide high academic standard for 150 years. At St. Stephen Catholic School, our grades start at PK-3 (3 year old program - all day) up through 8th grade. We strive for a nurturing environment so that the child can develop academically and spiritually. We are one of the few schools that have sisters still teaching in some of our classrooms.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Stephen Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Georges Episcopal School by visitors of our site.

What is St. Stephen Catholic School's ranking?

St. Stephen Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Stephen Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Stephen Catholic School located?

St. Stephen Catholic School is located in the Touro neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other private schools located in Touro.

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The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $10,739 for elementary schools and $10,482 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Orleans, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).