About the School
- The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School in New Orleans, LA serves 263 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 7th grade in a city–based Catholic educational setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 26 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
- The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a faith–based curriculum aligned with its Catholic orientation.
- The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the New Orleans urban community.
- Tuition information is not specified, but the school is located in a city with an average private elementary tuition of $12,950.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School?
The application deadline for The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School is Ursuline Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 154 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
1522 Chippewa St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-7285
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Special Education School
500 Soraparu St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-5955
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
1851 N Dorgenois Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-5778
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
International High School Of New Orleans
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Kipp Central City
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Third Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Opportunities Academy
Charter School
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
0.8 miles
Gr: 12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Homer Plessy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1423 Saint Philip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 503-0055
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 503-0055
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 781 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Kipp Morial
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Grant St
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 592-8520
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 592-8520
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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