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St. Bernard School

251 E Bridge St Saint Martinville, LA 70582

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
396 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Sports

School Mascot
Crusaders

School Notes

  • St. Bernard Elementary School strives to foster a Roman Catholic Christian educational community in which faith is shared by teachers, students, and parents.
  • We endeavor to help each student to achieve a personal relationship with Christ, to provide opportunities for personal and communal prayer, and to involve the students in the liturgy.
  • Further, we seek to instill within the students a sense of mission and concern for others and to afford them the opportunities to express this through service to the school church, local community, and worldwide community.
  • The St. Bernard School community is a unique setting where every child can discover his/her own talents and ways to share them.
  • Our school not only educates, but also nurtures each child and builds a unity with Christ.
  • We invite you to be a part of our family.
  • St. Bernard School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
  • St. Bernard Elementary School strives to foster a Roman Catholic Christian educational community in which faith is shared by teachers, students, and parents.
  • We endeavor to help each student to achieve a personal relationship with Christ, to provide opportunities for personal and communal prayer, and to involve the students in the liturgy.
  • Further, we seek to instill within the students a sense of mission and concern for others and to afford them the opportunities to express this through service to the school church, local community, and worldwide community.
  • The St. Bernard School community is a unique setting where every child can discover his/her own talents and ways to share them.
  • Our school not only educates, but also nurtures each child and builds a unity with Christ.
  • We invite you to be a part of our family.
  • St. Bernard School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Bernard School often compared to?
St. Bernard School is often viewed alongside schools like Sts Leo-seton Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Bernard School's ranking?
St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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