St. Stephen Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 233 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Stephen Catholic School
Pre-K	40
Kind	20
1	17
2	19
3	18
4	19
5	27
6	26
7	24
8	23

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Year Founded

1852

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Student Body

Total Students

233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

St. Stephen Catholic School is based on Catholic tradition and we provide high academic standard for 150 years.
At St. Stephen Catholic School, our grades start at PK-3 (3 year old program - all day) up through 8th grade.
We strive for a nurturing environment so that the child can develop academically and spiritually.
We are one of the few schools that have sisters still teaching in some of our classrooms.

St. Stephen Catholic School is based on Catholic tradition and we provide high academic standard for 150 years. At St. Stephen Catholic School, our grades start at PK-3 (3 year old program - all day) up through 8th grade. We strive for a nurturing environment so that the child can develop academically and spiritually. We are one of the few schools that have sisters still teaching in some of our classrooms.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Stephen Catholic School's ranking?

St. Stephen Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Stephen Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Stephen Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Stephen Catholic School is located in the Touro neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other private schools located in Touro.

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