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

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St. Philip Neri School

6600 Kawanee Ave
Metairie, LA 70003

Tel: (504) 887-5600

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The mission of St. Philip Neri School is to provide a secure Catholic community of lifelong learners engaged in a variety of learning activities and positive relationships.

Through the grace of God, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility of developing the whole child intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 712 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Philip Neri 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 of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

712 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Philip Neri 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: 712 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 $9,660 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).