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Private Schools

With dozens of exceptional private schools across Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, and St. Charles parishes, this guide helps you explore top educational options for your child.

Jefferson Parish

Academy of Our Lady

5501 Westbank Expy., Marrero
(504) 341-6217
theacademyofourlady.org
Principal: Sr. Michelle Geiger
Grades: 8-12
Tuition: $9,800-10,200
Ratio: 15:1

Archbishop Chapelle High School

8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie
(504) 467-3105
archbishopchapelle.org
Principal: Connie Dantagnan
Grades: 8-12
Tuition: $11,000
Ratio: 18:1

Archbishop Rummel High School

1901 Severn Ave., Metairie
(504) 834-5592
rummelraiders.com
Head of School: Matthew Caire
Grades: 8-12
Tuition: $12,400
Ratio: 20:1

Arden Cahill Academy

3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna
(504) 392-0902
ardencahillacademy.com
Principal: Mary Kevin Cahill
Ages/Grades: Infants-12th Grade
Tuition: $200/Week-$8,700
Ratio: Varies

Kehoe-France School

720 Elise Ave., Metairie
(504) 733-0472
kehoe-france.com
Head of School: Dr. Tanya Price
Ages/Grades: 8 Weeks-7th Grade
Tuition: $11,000-15,500
Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, & 15:1

Kinder Haus Montessori Preschool and Child Care

5201 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie
(504) 454-2424
kinderhausmontessori.com
Head of School: Pat Lacoste
Grade: K
Tuition: $500-800
Ratio: 12:1

Louise Hayem Manheim Gates Preschool

4000 W. Esplanade Ave. S., Metairie
(504) 885-4339
gatesofprayer.org
Director: Jessica Sintes
Grade: Preschool
Tuition: $10,000-12,000
Ratio: 6:1

Metairie Park Country Day School

300 Park Rd., Metairie
(504) 849-5204
mpcds.com
Head of School: Rob Hereford
Grades: PK-12
Tuition: $19,140-25,950
Ratio: 7:1

Saint Philip Neri Catholic School

6600 Kawanee Ave., Metairie
(504) 887-5600
stphilipneri.org
Principal: Richard Hill
Ages/Grades: 6 Weeks-7th Grade
Tuition: $6,650
Ratio: 11:1

St. Benilde School

1801 Division St., Metairie
(504) 833-9894
stbenilde.com
Principal: Thomas Huck
Grades: PK1-7
Tuition: $6,300-6,500
Ratio: 15:1

St. Catherine of Siena School

400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie
(504) 831-1166
scsgators.org
Principal: Maria LaFleur
Grades: PK3-7
Tuition: $7,000-7,600
Ratio: 20:1
Open House: 11/20/2025, 6 p.m.

St. Christopher School

3900 Derbigny St., Metairie
(504) 837-6871
stchristopherschool.org
Principal: Rachel Trahan
Grades: PK-7
Tuition: $6,750-7,375
Ratio: 18:1

St. Edward the Confessor

4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie
(504) 888-6353
steddyschool.com
Principal: Dr. Thomas Becker
Grades: PK1-7
Tuition: $6,700-7,000
Ratio: 11:1
Open House: 11/20/2025, 7 p.m.

St. Louis King of France Catholic School

1609 Carrollton Ave., Metairie
(504) 833-8224
slkfschool.com
Principal: Pamela K. Schott
Ages/Grades: 6 Weeks-7th Grade
Tuition: $7,000-11,000
Ratio: PK0: 5:1, PK1: 7:1, PK2: 10:1, PK3-7th: 20:1

St. Matthew the Catholic Apostle School

10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge
(504) 737-4604
smaschool.net
Principal: Tony Bonura
Ages/Grades: Infants-7th Grade
Tuition: $6,500-7,500
Ratio: 18:1

Orleans Parish

Academy of the Sacred Heart

4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
(504) 891-1943
ashrosary.org
Head of School: Gretchen Zibilich Kane
Grades: PK-12
Tuition: $19,155-23,700
Ratio: 7:1

Cabrini High School

1400 Moss St., New Orleans
(504) 482-1193
cabrinihigh.com
Principal: Yvonne Legrand Hrapmann
Grades: 8-12
Tuition: $10,500-12,500
Ratio: 9:1
Open House: 10/2/2025, 3:30 p.m.

Cathedral Montessori School

9 Fortress Rd., New Orleans
(504) 252-4871
cathedralmontessori.org
Head of School: Billie V. Andersson
Grades: K-6
Tuition: $7,700-12,500
Ratio: 10:1
Open House: 1/18/2025, 10 a.m.

Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans

821 General Pershing St., New Orleans
(504) 896-4500
ebnola.com
Principal: Pierre-Loïc Denichou
Grades: 18 Months-8th Grade
Tuition: $15,000-21,0000
Ratio: 7:1

Holy Name of Jesus School

6325 Cromwell Pl., New Orleans
(504) 861-1466
hnjschool.org
Principal: Kirsch Williams
Grades: Infants-7th Grade
Tuition: $9,450-18,210
Ratio: 6:1

Louise S. McGehee School

2343 Prytania St., New Orleans
(504) 561-1224
mcgeheeschool.com
Head of School: Dr. Kimberly Field-Marvin
Grades: PK-12
Tuition: $21,340-30,560
Ratio: 8:1

Mount Carmel Academy

7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans
(504) 288-7626
mcacubs.com
Principal: Beth Ann Simno
Grades: 8-12
Tuition: $10,900
Ratio: 9:1

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

8012 Oak St., New Orleans
(504) 861-3743
saesnola.org
Principal: Kathryn Fitzpatrick
Ages/Grades: 12 Months-8th Grade
Tuition: $13,000-16,760
Ratio: 5:1-10:1

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School

3131 Eton St., New Orleans
(504) 394-4171
sasno.org
Principal: Katherine Marchese
Ages/Grades: 8 Weeks-7th Grade
Tuition: $6,000-8,500
Ratio: 20:1

St. George’s Episcopal School

923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans
(504) 891-5509
stgnola.org
Head of School: Dr. Joseph Kreutziger
Ages/Grades: Nursery-8th Grade
Tuition: $13,420-29,250
Ratio: 5:1

St. John Lutheran School

3937 Canal St., New Orleans
(504) 488-6641
stjohnlutherannola.com
Principal: Michelle Binkley
Grades: K-8
Tuition: $6,750-6,950
Ratio: 12:1

St. Mary’s Dominican High School

7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans
(504) 865-9401
stmarysdominican.org
Principal: Carolyn Favre
Grades: 8-12
Tuition: $11,800-12,000
Ratio: 15:1
Open House: 10/16/2025, 3:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal School

6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans
(504) 488-1319
stpauls-lakeview.org
Principal: Charleen Schwank
Ages/Grades: 2 Years-8th Grade
Tuition: $14,365-16,665
Ratio: 8:1

Stuart Hall School for Boys

2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
(504) 861-1954
stuarthall.org
Principal: Peter Kernion, M.Ed
Grades: PK3-7
Tuition: $14,700-17,600
Ratio: 16:1

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans

2635 State St., New Orleans
(504) 861-9150
uanola.org
Principal: Suzanne Dorsey Heidel
Ages/Grades: Toddler-PK-12th
Tuition: $13,000-15,000
Ratio: 7:1

Waldorf School of New Orleans

2539 Columbus St., New Orleans
(504) 525-2420
waldorfnola.org
Directors: Lila Campbell & Reginald Coleman
Ages/Grades: Nursery-8th Grade
Tuition:$7,500-15,000
Ratio: 15:1
Open House: 1/25/2025, 10 a.m.

Waldorf School of New Orleans Early Childhood Center

2010 Peniston St., New Orleans
(504) 345-2366
waldorfnola.org
Directors: Lila Campbell & Reginald Coleman
Ages/Grades: Nursery-K
Tuition:$7,500-13,000
Ratio: Nursery: 6:1; K: 10:1
Open House: 1/16/2025, 6 p.m.

St. Charles Parish

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School

13396 River Rd., Destrehan
(985) 764-9232
school.scbhumilitas.org
Principal: Rachel Hafford, M.Ed
Grades: PK3-7
Tuition: $6,000-7,000
Ratio: 15:1
Open House: 1/15/2025, 9 a.m.

St. Tammany Parish

Our Lady of the Lake School

316 Lafitte St., Mandeville
(985) 626-5678
ourladyofthelakeschool.org
Principal: Vita Dickens
Ages/Grades: 2 years old-7th Grade
Tuition: $6,700-7,600
Ratio: 12:1

Charter Schools

Finding the right school is key to your child’s success. This guide highlights the top charter schools in Jefferson and Orleans Parish, featuring essential details to help you choose the best fit for your family.