Saint Katharine Drexel Prep

Saint Katharine Drexel Prep St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School in New Orleans, Louisiana is an Archdiocesan sponsored Catho Katharine Drexel Preparatory School.

Katharine Drexel Preparatory School in New Orleans, Louisiana is an Archdiocesan sponsored Catholic school dedicated to offering opportunities and experiences to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges. Founded in 2013 by a group of alumni dedicated to “continuing the Drexel Dream, ” Drexel Prep is located at 5116 Magazine Street, formerly the site of Xavier University Preparatory Schoo

l. With an emphasis on academic excellence, Drexel Prep provides an advantageous environment for both education and self-development by exposing students to analytic and creative thinking while developing self-esteem, spirituality, leadership, and respect for others. In 1915, Katharine Drexel, born Catherine Marie Drexel, realized her dream of developing a school in New Orleans, Louisiana for the education of African Americans and Native Americans. Canonized on October 1, 2000, Saint Katharine Drexel and her legacy of love, courage, selfless service and belief in quality education for all is the foundation of St. Today, Saint Katharine’s dream continues in our students, faculty, and alumni. We look forward to you being a part of the St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School family where our students are “Prepped for Life” as we “Continue the Drexel Dream".

Popsicle with the Principal! Friday lunch fun🐝🐝🐝
08/29/2026

Popsicle with the Principal! Friday lunch fun🐝🐝🐝

Active Learning at the Hive 🐝🐝🐝
08/29/2026

Active Learning at the Hive 🐝🐝🐝

The Yellowjackets are getting ready for this new excited 🏐 season! Pick your date(s) and catch them at the Hive 💛🤍🐝
08/25/2026

The Yellowjackets are getting ready for this new excited 🏐 season! Pick your date(s) and catch them at the Hive 💛🤍🐝

It’s almost time for our Inaugural Prep in the Park Run/Walk Family & Friends day out! This event is open to the public ...
08/23/2026

It’s almost time for our Inaugural Prep in the Park Run/Walk Family & Friends day out! This event is open to the public so get your favorite group of people, register for the walk, and picnic & fellowship afterwards.

We will have activities for all to partake!

Event will be held on City Park festival grounds on 2 Friederichs Dr.

You will be able to set your tent up across from the shelter in the open area.

The $50 cost includes the following: participation in the walk/run & event t-shirt along with access to set up and fellowship!

All proceeds support the school! It’s a school fundraising event 💛🤍🐝

Thanks to all who came out and/or supported the All White Party! It was truly a Party with a Purpose! Forever the Prep 🤍
08/23/2026

Thanks to all who came out and/or supported the All White Party! It was truly a Party with a Purpose! Forever the Prep 🤍

08/23/2026
Senior Sunrise ‘’26 💛🤍🐝
08/22/2026

Senior Sunrise ‘’26 💛🤍🐝

Back to School Liturgy! With faith we can do all things 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank you Father Stanley for such a powerful message “A Sh...
08/20/2026

Back to School Liturgy! With faith we can do all things 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank you Father Stanley for such a powerful message “A Shepard and the sheep” 💛🤍🐝

We would like to extend a Prep welcome to our new Head Volleyball 🏐 Coach Ms. Atira Jells! 💛🤍🐝 Welcome to the Hive!
08/18/2026

We would like to extend a Prep welcome to our new Head Volleyball 🏐 Coach Ms. Atira Jells! 💛🤍🐝 Welcome to the Hive!

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5116 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
70115

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Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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