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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

215 Betz Pl
Metairie, LA 70005
As a Roman Catholic school, St. Francis Xavier is dedicated to creating an environment in which a Christian way of thought and life permeates all facets of the educational program by focusing on the spiritual, moral, intellectual, individual, social, physical, and cultural growth of its students.
St. Francis Xavier School imparts the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, providing instruction in faith, morality, decision-making and ethics in conformity with Catholic doctrine.
Students are encouraged to become aware of their gifts and limitations, realizing that there will always be greater or lesser persons than themselves in their lives.
The school strives to instill self-esteem, self-realization, self-reliance, and self-responsibility.
The purpose of the curriculum is to provide each student with the academic skills necessary to gain entrance into an appropriate high school and the basic skill necessary to function in a complex society.
Taking into account the varied abilities of its students, this school also offers many and varied courses and services to meet the intellectual needs of its students.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
434 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

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).

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