St. Christopher School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Christopher School

3900 Derbigny St
Metairie, LA 70001

Tel: (504) 837-6871

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St. Christopher School strives to recognize the uniqueness of the individual in a total Christian environment.

We aspire to offer a holistic approach to learning - body, mind, and spirit.

The nucleus of our program is dedicated to the principles of Catholic education with emphasis on the values of honesty, respect, and a concern for learning.

We endeavor to encourage young people to appreciate these values and to apply them by keeping their roots in the past and their sights on their future.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 513 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Year Founded

1949

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

513 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Celebrating 75 years of Catholic education

St. Christopher School strives to recognize the uniqueness of the individual in a total Christian environment.
We aspire to offer a holistic approach to learning - body, mind, and spirit.
The nucleus of our program is dedicated to the principles of Catholic education with emphasis on the values of honesty, respect, and a concern for learning.
We endeavor to encourage young people to appreciate these values and to apply them by keeping their roots in the past and their sights on their future.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Christopher School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 513 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Metairie, LA is $9,593 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).