The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School in New Orleans, LA serves 263 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 7th grade in a city鈥揵ased Catholic educational setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 26 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a faith鈥揵ased curriculum aligned with its Catholic orientation.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the New Orleans urban community.
Tuition information is not specified, but the school is located in a city with an average private elementary tuition of $12,950.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School?
The application deadline for The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School is Ursuline Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
St. Michael Special School
Special Education School (Catholic)
1522 Chippewa St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-7285
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-7285
1.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 154 students Tuition listed
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Raphael Academy
Special Education School
500 Soraparu St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-5955
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-5955
1.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
1851 N Dorgenois Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-5778
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-5778
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Trinity Episcopal School ![Trinity Episcopal School Photo]( "Trinity Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
2601 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 650-4798
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Trinity Episcopal School ![Trinity Episcopal School Photo]( "Trinity Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Third Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter School
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
0.8 miles
Gr: 12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1423 Saint Philip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 503-0055
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 503-0055
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 781 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Grant St
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 592-8520
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 592-8520
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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