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St. Edward School

175 Porter St New Iberia, LA 70560

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,965
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,965
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1918
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
21 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and Music ProgramsGuitar Lessons

School Notes

  • St. Edward School was originally founded as an all-black Catholic School on November 18, 1918 by St. Katharine Drexel.
  • Our mission is "living the eucharistic reality that "all are one in Christ".
  • We believe that our primary reason for existing is to instill in each child the Christian principles, attitudes and values which will result in a deep love of God, country, and all people.
  • We believe that we should accept each child as he or she is, yet seek to provide an education that will develop his or her fullest potential, an education dedicated to spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.
  • St. Edward School was originally founded as an all-black Catholic School on November 18, 1918 by St. Katharine Drexel.
  • Our mission is "living the eucharistic reality that "all are one in Christ".
  • We believe that our primary reason for existing is to instill in each child the Christian principles, attitudes and values which will result in a deep love of God, country, and all people.
  • We believe that we should accept each child as he or she is, yet seek to provide an education that will develop his or her fullest potential, an education dedicated to spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Edward School cost?
St. Edward School's tuition is approximately $4,965 for private students.
What schools are St. Edward School often compared to?
St. Edward School is often viewed alongside schools like Highland Baptist Christian School, Acadiana Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Edward School's ranking?
St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Edward School?
The application deadline for St. Edward School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $8,409 for elementary schools and $9,267 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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