St. Benedict The Moor School serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Benedict The Moor School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Benedict The Moor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
speech
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
navy pants and jacket, white or light blue polo shirt with the school logo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Benedict The Moor School?
The application deadline for St. Benedict The Moor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Benedict The Moor School located?
St. Benedict The Moor School is located in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Benedict The Moor School is Brother Martin High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mary's Academy (1.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Brother Martin High School
All-boys (Catholic)
4401 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,136 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
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(504) 245-0200
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2600 Ap Tureaud Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
1501 Abundance St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1482
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1482
2.7 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brother Martin High School
All-boys (Catholic)
4401 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,136 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2600 Ap Tureaud Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1851 N Dorgenois Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-5778
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-5778
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brother Martin High School
All-boys (Catholic)
4401 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,136 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2600 Ap Tureaud Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
1501 Abundance St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1482
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1482
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
1501 Abundance St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1482
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 943-1482
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students
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