St. Bernadette School vs. St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
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School Overview
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St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Established in the Dominican tradition in 1962, St. Bernadette School primarily serves Catholics and non-Catholics who embrace our beliefs.
We develop in each child a feeling of self worth and respect for others.
By integrating Catholic faith into their daily lives, we strive to educate the whole child through a variety of progressive programs promoting academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to our community.
St. Bernadette Soubirous School continues to build on the foundations laid by the Dominican sisters 45 years ago.
The Body of Christ is ministered to in the classrooms, on the playground, and in the hearts of all the children and staff who enter the doors of St.
Bernadette. As St. Bernadette grew the need arose for the formation of the St.
Bernadette School Board, which began meeting in 1968. Soon after enrollment declined and the school needed qualified teachers.
The Dominican Sisters recommended closing the school. However, the parents, school board, and Sisters successfully rallied to keep the school open.
In the tradition of excellence established by our founders, the Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross, St.
Francis de Sales is a family oriented school. St. Francis de Sales serves the children of St.
Francis de Sales Parish, the surrounding Catholic parishes, and those children of other faiths who respect our values and beliefs.
St. Francis de Sales offers a strong academic curriculum and a variety of co-curricular activities with an emphasis on Catholic faith and values, fostering the love of God and the reverence for all life.
We provide Catholic education in a safe and disciplined environment that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each child.
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-7
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Lang. Arts Assisted Program
n/a
Students Body
Total Students
497 students
689 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
93
104
Kindergarten Students
56
70
Grade 1 Students
55
77
Grade 2 Students
55
65
Grade 3 Students
49
68
Grade 4 Students
53
85
Grade 5 Students
47
87
Grade 6 Students
50
63
Grade 7 Students
39
70
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
38 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:18
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling