St. Therese Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Therese Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Therese Academy
Nursery	14
Kind	1
1	4
2	8
3	3
4	7
5	30
6	16
7	15
8	29
9	16
10	6
11	11
12	10

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Grade 5 enrollment peaks at 30 with Grade 8 close behind at 29, while Kindergarten has just 1 student.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

504 accimidations for Dyslexia and ADHD

Year Founded

1967

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Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

38%

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)
National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Tuition Notes

There is a discount rate for active parishioners. An additional $100 for pre-k and $200 for pre-k-3. A multiple child discount is available

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Flag FootballSoftball

Volleyball

School Notes

Our Lady Of Divine Providence mission is to provide a Christian family environment, promote excellence in education, and develop each child to his/her fullest potential.
Students develop Catholic morals and values through examples of responsibility, discipline, and decision-making in a positive and caring atmosphere.
Students learn to live their faith through a growing awareness of personal responsibility, civic duty, and social justice.
A loving, caring and safe environment enhances student learning.
A caring, sensitive and willing faculty and staff seek to educate each child spiritually, cognitively, socially, and physically.
Students develop critical thinking skills, successful work habits and positive attitudes through a well-balanced and challenging curriculum.
Students' educational experiences inspire them to reach their full potential, exhibited by production of quality work and application of learning.
School, teachers and parish administrators, parents, students and the community support and share responsibility for advancing the school's mission.

Our Lady Of Divine Providence mission is to provide a Christian family environment, promote excellence in education, and develop each child to his/her fullest potential.
Students develop Catholic morals and values through examples of responsibility, discipline, and decision-making in a positive and caring atmosphere.
Students learn to live their faith through a growing awareness of personal responsibility, civic duty, and social justice.
A loving, caring and safe environment enhances student learning.
A caring, sensitive and willing faculty and staff seek to educate each child spiritually, cognitively, socially, and physically.
Students develop critical thinking skills, successful work habits and positive attitudes through a well-balanced and challenging curriculum. Students' educational experiences inspire them to reach their full potential, exhibited by production of quality work and application of learning.
School, teachers and parish administrators, parents, students and the community support and share responsibility for advancing the school's mission.

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How much does St. Therese Academy cost?

St. Therese Academy's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Therese Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Therese Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does St. Therese Academy offer?

St. Therese Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Softball and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Therese Academy?

The application deadline for St. Therese Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Metairie, LA is $8,808 for elementary schools and $9,824 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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