2021 Best Catholic High Schools in the New Orleans Area

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Jesuit High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
Rating 4.26 out of 5 127 reviews
#1 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: Excellent experience, great academic and social experience facilitated by an unforgettable faculty and staff. You will make lifelong friends among the people here at Jesuit!
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
1,368 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Academy of the Sacred Heart
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
Rating 3.9 out of 5 67 reviews
#2 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Freshman: I've been going to this school for 12/13 years now, and I'm in the 9th grade. This school has been an amazing experience! I have had fun making friends with the girls in my grade. The best part is the traditions, such as conge (faire), may crowning, and cache cache (hide and seek), that come with being a Sacred Heart student. If you plan on attending this school, it would be an amazing choice. The teachers are amazing! The classes aren't extremely difficult (some classes are), and the teachers are great at their job (I am not speaking of all teachers).
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
631 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Paul's School
Private School
Covington, LA
8-12
Rating 4.54 out of 5 50 reviews
#3 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I've been at Saint Paul's since 8th grade. After spending so much time there, I believe I can say this. Most if not all of the teachers there care that you learn and make sure you're doing okay. The classes are huge, usually a max from 20-30 people per class. There are many clubs and they encourage you to get involved in them, and I do to. The clubs are a great way to learn new things and meet new people. The academics there are also great! There are plenty of classes to choose from to if your interested in certain subjects. The have a great Engineering department, and I would recommend this school to anyone who is thinking of going.
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
879 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mount Carmel Academy
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
Rating 4.47 out of 5 250 reviews
#4 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Mount Carmel is such an amazing school. The environment is extremely inclusive and loving. I know that I am truly cared about at the school. I receive a wonderful education, and I feel well prepared for college. Administration makes sure we have a great mix of fun and seriousness. The teachers truly care about our well-being and actively engage the class in learning. This year is a bit different because we cannot have the usual exciting event due to COVID; still, the faculty and student council tries to make school as enjoyable and fun as possible. Overall, I truly love and enjoy receiving my education at Mount Carmel Academy!
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
1,250 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archbishop Hannan High School
Private School
Covington, LA
8-12
Rating 4.49 out of 5 53 reviews
#5 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Hannan has provided me with an amazing high school experience. The teachers are all amazing, the classes are all clean, and the technology is all modern. The class sizes are never too big and students never feel disregarded. There are many sports and clubs to be a part of, and everyone is very friendly. I am currently a Senior and have been at Hannan since my Freshman year. I have taken honors and accelerated courses the entire time but have never felt overwhelmed. There is an excellent counseling staff who help you choose your classes and find the best path for you. The result of all of these factors is a truly one of a kind high school experience which will serve me well for the rest of my life.
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
621 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Mary's Dominican High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
Rating 4.19 out of 5 198 reviews
#6 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Amazing school! Unbelievably challenging though! This school is where memories are made and truly makes you work hard. If you are going through something the teachers are right there beside you guiding the way. I can’t tell you how many times I was having a bad day and the teachers here lifted me up. People always say they “hate” Dominican but in reality they hate how much they have to work to pass and how much they really have to try instead of doing one one assignment per night. If you want a loving community and a school that will prepare you for a successful college degree then go to Dominican!
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
886 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Brother Martin High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
Rating 4.31 out of 5 114 reviews
#7 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: Some bad memories, some good memories, some good teachers, some worse. Overall good education! .
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
1,206 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Ursuline Academy of New Orleans
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
Rating 4.07 out of 5 95 reviews
#8 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Parent: Ursuline Academy is an excellent choice for girls! The curriculum is well rounded, rigorous, and fun! Girls are challenge to be critical thinkers and are taught the value of service and “agape” love of God, self, and others. The school is inclusive. Teacher’s and leadership are engaging and care about the students. Sports and extra curricular activities are at top levels-super fun, super cool! And let me tell you, lunch time, does not t disappoint. This was my daughter’s first year at UA . She transitioned from a public school so she had some adjusting to do, so the teachers and staff jumped right in to support her through and now she’s entering UA high school! In all, I’m glad we made the right choice in school for my girl! I’m glad that she is an Ursuline girl!!
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
588 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Cabrini High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
Rating 4.45 out of 5 152 reviews
#9 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I am currently a high school senior at Cabrini. My overall high school experience has been one I will cherish forever because of everything Cabrini has given and taught me. I have grown extremely close to my class of 90 and virtually know almost all of my school's community! I am extremely grateful for the rigorous curriculum Cabrini has provided me to prepare me well for college. I am also in many clubs such as student council, ambassadors, and NHS which have helped me enhance my leadership skills. Cabrini has given me so much and I could not imagine myself going anywhere else. The teachers are always incredibly helpful when in need of extra assistance and they are always fair.
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
375 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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De La Salle High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
8-12
Rating 4.29 out of 5 159 reviews
#10 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I had a great experience at De La Salle! I loved the culture at school and the people around me, it truly felt like i belonged and that everybody fit in and had their place. No one was left out and it felt like family. I felt like the work was challenging and has prepared me well for college. Our school had people of all different cultures, races, economic backgrounds, and social standings. They had every club you could think of and every sport, and if they did not then you could make one yourself with the help from an administrator. I have always felt I had all the resources I needed and have always felt safe and felt like I could ask for help or talk to anyone if I ever needed to.
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
595 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Scholastica Academy
Private School
Covington, LA
8-12
Rating 3.85 out of 5 251 reviews
#11 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I have attended St. Scholastica Academy for the past 4 years and this year I will be an upcoming Senior. This High School has been an amazing experience and has really made me feel at home. They have made me feel well prepared for College and for anything past College. A new day at St. Scholastica always brings a new challenge upon me whether it be in education, academics, or just my daily life. The teachers make sure to create bonds with the students, which allows us to feel comfortable around them and ask any questions when needed. St. Scholastica has been a huge part of my life and it will always be a second home to me. I am excited to see what my Senior year at St. Scholastica will bring.
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
537 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archbishop Rummel High School
Private School
Metairie, LA
8-12
Rating 4.15 out of 5 53 reviews
#12 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I transferred to Rummel after my freshman year. Upon finishing my 8th grade year I visited. Rummel and liked it but my parents chose another school. Academically the school was not the right fit for me. Once the school year was over my parents enrolled me in Rummel. The school was everything I wanted in a high school. The teachers were insightful and the students were friendly. The atmosphere at Rummel was one where any male school wanting to learn how to lead should be here!
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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
678 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Holy Cross School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
Rating 4.35 out of 5 60 reviews
#13 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I have been with Holycross since 5th grade, through those early years in middle school I believed that this was the best school ever. The school atmosphere was great the teachers really care for you when you are there, they want you to succeed and make it to the next year. The seniors were great at leading the school and getting all of us excited. They give the students many opportunities to get extra help in classes and they also have many options in after school activities so there is something for everyone. The Highschool side lets us be more independent such as being responsible for getting our work done, while they also keep us mindful of college and what we will have to give to make it through as well as material they teach us.
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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
1,131 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archbishop Chapelle High School
Private School
Metairie, LA
8-12
Rating 4.25 out of 5 181 reviews
#14 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Senior: I LOVE Chapelle! I go to an all-girl Catholic high school. Chapelle is a home to every chipmunk on campus. Our student council is so awesome because it puts on so many fun events including Challenge, which is a competition with our brother school. We also have really fun dances such as the back to school dance, winter formal, and both junior and senior prom. Chapelle is so unique because the sky is the limit on what we can do. Our faculty is so encouraging of new ideas for events, and they love to see us grow. Our teachers are the absolute best because they help us not only grow in our education but also in our faith and personal lives. We receive our senior rings in the St. Louis Cathedral and graduate in the Saenger Theater! We also have unique classes including life skills and creative writing. The traditions are also beautiful! One thing I would change about Chapelle is that the lunch lines are too long of a wait. It may sound silly, but lunch is serious.
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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
575 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Pope John Paul II Catholic High School
Private School
Slidell, LA
8-12
Rating 3.71 out of 5 51 reviews
#15 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
334 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Charles Catholic High School
Private School
La Place, LA
8-12
Rating 3.86 out of 5 90 reviews
#16 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Alum: As a private school, you will get exactly what you pay for in terms of education. It's better than public school, that's for sure, with a huge emphasis in sports and extracuricular activities. Being a Catholic school, it would seem that religion plays a huge role in the system, but it honestly does not. More power is given to the school football program than to the actual education system, as is apparent in most high schools.
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grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
484 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archbishop Shaw High School
Private School
Marrero, LA
8-12
Rating 3.56 out of 5 73 reviews
#17 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Sophomore: Archbishop Shaw has amazing academics, athletic, and extracirccular programs inclusive with its great sense of brotherhood and an amazing school overall.
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grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
440 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Academy of Our Lady
Private School
Marrero, LA
8-12
Rating 3.88 out of 5 177 reviews
#18 Best Catholic High Schools in New Orleans Area
Sophomore: I am an upcoming junior in Academy of Our Lady. My experience has been well with the school and has flown by very fast. The school has many curriculums that help you find your path to future careers. Examples include: Law, Health Care, Drama/Theatre, etc. Academy of Our Lady also offers great guidance for anyone who needs help trying to figure out where they would want to go for college. I would like to see a change in more in school events to be more eventful and have more students interact. I also would like to see more of the school helping the community such feeding the homeless and donating back.
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grade B
Overall Niche Grade
558 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Augustine Senior High School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
6-12
Rating 4.24 out of 5 83 reviews
Freshman: A place where great men are developed. Pride in faith, education, service, and brotherhood! Excellence in education, sports, alumni giving, faith development, parent involvement! Proud to be a purple Knight.
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grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
646 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School
Private School
New Orleans, LA
7-12
Rating 3.92 out of 5 90 reviews
Freshman: I give this college 5 stars because they care deeply about their students. The two weeks on campus have been very fun and safe. They’re taking the necessary precautions to keep covid-19 rates low on the campus. We’re required to take tests before arriving on campus and we’re also allowed to get tested anytime on campus. Also, they’re doing well with accommodating student’s living conditions. We’re placed in a dorm by ourself and housing upperclassmen in a high class hotel. We’re made a priority at the school because we’re here to receive an education and to represent the school with the knowledge they’re teaching us. Although things haven’t been the same since Covid-19, they’re doing their best to make adjustments and give the class of 24’ the best freshmen year possible.
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grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
268 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Mary's Academy
Private School
New Orleans, LA
PK, K-12
Rating 3.89 out of 5 96 reviews
Senior: I had the best high school experience at St.Mary’s. Not only did I get excellent college prep with teachers who genuinely care about their students, I also received to opportunity to firm sisterly bonds with other young women. St.Mary’s installed very important morals in me, and for that I am grateful. Being in an environment that does nothing but uplift you really builds a positive, and optimistic person. I also was involved with man clubs and teams. Like I said before, the bond that is built from solely depending on one another is a life time bond. I wouldn’t trade going to St.Mary’s for anything in the world.
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grade C
Overall Niche Grade
677 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Holy Rosary Academy
Private School
New Orleans, LA
K-12
Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Parent: Holy Rosary Academy and High School has very qualified and caring teachers. They understand the the different learning styles of children with dyslexia and help them to really understand the course work.
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
162 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Madeira School
Private School
McLean, VA
9-12
Rating 4.1 out of 5 83 reviews
Senior: This school absolutely changed my life! I entered as a new sophomore, yet I was immediately welcomed into the community. All the girls are truly nice, and there's always something to do on the weekends. The adults are always doing their best to improve the school culture. However, I hope to see in the future that the school would do more to eliminate micro aggressions on campus.
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
324 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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