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St. Benilde School

1801 Division Street Metairie, LA 70001

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,565
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,565
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/ Processing Disorders/ Autism/ Mild Learning Differences/ Language-based disorders
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1999
School Motto
‘He did common things in an uncommon way.’

Student Body

Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
21 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform required

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Micki Andry
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
School Mascot
Benny Benilde

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Altar ServersScouts
Student Council


Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama Club

School Notes

  • St. Benilde School has been providing children with the best education grounded in Catholic faith and values since 1968. SBS alumni continue to excel today, with many ranking at or near the top of their high school class each and every year. We are a family of educators, parents, and students committed to forming servant leaders for the 21st century.
  • Our Catholic School is committed to providing an educational foundation which focuses on spiritual, academic, physical and social development, so that our students will grow to know, love and serve God, family and community. The philosophy of St. Benilde School is based on the premise that our school shares in the great mission of the church to reveal Christ to the world. We recognize the dignity of each student as a unique individual, made in the image of god and destined for eternal life. As an educational community our intent is to enable our students, through a challenging curriculum, to reach their full potential as Christian individuals committed to serving God, family and community. In today's world of ever-changing technology, we strive to create an environment conducive to the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of each student entrusted to our care. In the power of Christ, with Mary the Mother of God as our model, we endeavor to benefit from the past , to live the present to the fullest, and to prepare for the future.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Benilde School cost?
St. Benilde School's tuition is approximately $6,565 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Benilde School?
The acceptance rate of St. Benilde School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. Benilde School offer?
St. Benilde School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Benilde School?
The application deadline for St. Benilde School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
St. Benilde School provides the type of nurturing, loving family environment I want for my children. I have a child who is gifted and a child on the other end of the spectrum, and both receive the loving care they need to grow in faith, hope, and love. I highly recommend this school!
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5  
My son is 4 years old and participated in the PreK-2 program as well as the PreK-3 program. We''ve been thouroughly impressed by the loving, caring environment that is present at St. Benilde. We have truly felt like part of a family there and plan for our son and any future children to go to St. Benilde through the 7th grade. The teachers treat the kids as they would their own. --Nicole Harris Spiller
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The average private school tuition in Metairie, LA is $9,660 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).

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