About Us

St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School in New Orleans, Louisiana is an all girl 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 School, 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, St. Katharine Drexel and her legacy of Love, Courage, Selfless service and belief in quality education for all is the foundation of St. Katharine Drexel PreparatorySchool. Today, St. 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."