September 1, 2020
To help you find the right school for your child, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of area schools.
This convenient go-to guide for the 2020-21 school year includes grades taught, student to faculty ratios, virtual and on-site open house dates, and applicable tuitions.
We do our best to verify all information prior to press time, but details are subject to change. Please confirm information directly with a school.
Note: Unless specified, tuition figures do not include additional fees.
Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2801 Bruin Dr., Kenner, 504.443.4564, bonnabel.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Adam Lanford, Ed. D
Grades Taught: 9th–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: 1,284
Alice Birney Elementary School
5829 Hastings St., Metairie, 504.885.1044, birney.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Deborah Dantin
Grades Taught: Pre-K–5th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: Approximately 500
Archbishop Chapelle High School
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504.467.3105, archbishopchapelle.org
Catholic/Female
Head of School: Connie Leggio Dantagnan, ‘88
Grades Taught: 8th–12th
Tuition: $9,100
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Number of Students: 575
Open House: Nov. 5, 6 pm
Virtual: See website for more information.
Archbishop Rummel High School
1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504.834.5592, rummelraiders.com
Lasallian/Male
Principal: Marc Milano, ’90
Grades Taught: 8th–12th
Tuition: $9,150
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Number of Students: 675
Open House: Nov. 10, 6 pm
Virtual: Open House TBD
Archbishop Shaw High School
1000 Salesian Lane, Marrero, 504.340.6727, archbishopshaw.org
Catholic/Male
Director: Fr. Louis Molinelli, SDB
Principal: Dr. Mark Williams, ‘85
Grades Taught: 8th–12th
Tuition: $9,300
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: not available at press time
Open House: not available at press time
Arden Cahill Academy
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, 504.392.0902, ardencahillacademy.com
Private/Co-ed
Principal: Mary Kevin Cahill
Grades Taught: 6 weeks–12th Grade
Tuition: $675/month (Infant Centre); $7,500 (Pre-k3); $7,600 (Pre-k5–8th); and $8,000 (9th–12th)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Number of Students: 450
Open House: Oct. 22. Private tours scheduled 9 am-7:30 pm
Virtual: Open House TBD
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
979 Behrman Hwy., Terrytown, 504.290.2510, athlosjp.org
Charter/Co-ed
Executive Director: Keisha Rogers
Grades Taught: K–8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: N/A
Number of Students: 900+
Open House: See website for more information.
Atonement Lutheran Church and School
6500 Riverside Dr., Metairie, 504.887.0225, alcs.org
Lutheran/Co-ed
Principal: Doug C. Molin
Grades Taught: Pre-K3–8th
Tuition: $2,820–$5,860
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 180
Open House: Oct. 14, 5–7 pm & Jan. 20, 5–7 pm
Virtual: See website for more information.
Beary Cherry Tree
3117 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie, 504.455.1950, bearycherrytree.com
Private/Co-ed
Director: Paula Polito and Colleen Eddington
Ages Taught: Birth–4 years
Tuition: $185/week
Student/Faculty Ratio: 4:1 (Infants), 5:1 (1&2 years), & 10:1 (3&4 years)
Number of Students: 240
Open House: Jan. 24, 3:30–6 pm
Virtual Open House: TBD
East Jefferson High School
400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 504.888.7171, eastjefferson.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Benjamin Moscona
Grades Taught: 9th–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: Approximately 1,100–1,200
Ecole Classique
5236 Glendale St., Metairie, 504.887.3507, ecoleclassique.com
Private/Co-ed
Principal: David Federico
Grades Taught: 2 years–12th Grade
Tuition: $2,900–$6,200
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 400
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Freeman Learning Center (for students with learning differences)
Grades Taught: Pre-K–12th
Tuition: $8,600–$9,500
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Grace King High School
4301 Grace King Pl., Metairie, 504.888.7334, king.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Sharon Meggs-Hamilton
Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade
Number of Students: Approximately 1,370
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
1416 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 504.837.8300, haynes.jpschools.org
Magnet/Advanced Studies/Co-ed
Principal: Karla Russo
Grades Taught: 6th–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: Approximately 866
Virtual: See website for more information.
Jewish Community Day School of Greater New Orleans
3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 504.887.4091, jcdsnola.org
Jewish/Co-ed
Head of School: Dr. Brad Philipson
Grades Taught: Infants–6th Grade
Tuition: $970-$11,995
Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1
Number of Students: 78
Open House (Virtual Available): Oct. 18, noon. In-Person tours after school.
Virtual: Tours available online.
John Calvin Presbyterian Playschool
4201 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 504.888.1378, johncalvinchurch.org/playschool
Presbyterian/Co-ed
Director: Lauren Crisler Oufnac
Grades Taught: 1 year–Transitional Kindergarten (turning 5 by Dec. 31 of current school year)
Tuition: $2,125–$3,950 (includes registration fee)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1
Number of Students: 160
Open House: Jan. 14, 6:30 pm & private tours throughout the year.
Virtual: Private virtual tours are available.
John Curtis Christian School
Upper School: 10125 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, 504.737.4621, johncurtis.com
Christian/Co-ed
Headmaster: J.T. Curtis Jr.
Principal: Leon Curtis
Grades Taught: 7th–12th
Tuition: $8,745-$9,570 (does not include transportation fees)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 21:1
Number of Students: 485
Open Houses: Oct. 19 & Feb. 1, 5:30–7 pm
Virtual: See website for more information.
Lower School: 10931 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, 504.737.0208, johncurtis.com
Christian/Co-ed
Principal: Deborah Curtis Eutsler
Grades Taught: 15 months–6th Grade
Tuition: $7,040-$7,898 (does not include transportation fees)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 21:1
Number of Students: 421
Open Houses: Oct. 19 & Feb. 1, 5:30–7 pm
Virtual: See website for more information.
Kehoe-France School
720 Elise Ave., Metairie, 504.733.0472, kehoe-france.com
Private/Co-ed
Head of School: Dr. Tanya Price
Grades Taught: 8 weeks–7th Grade
Tuition: $7,075-$12,700
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
Number of Students: 440
Open House: Private tours available upon request.
Virtual: See website for more information.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Maine Campus: 2504 Maine Ave., Metairie, 504.233.4720 (Grades K-4th), discoveryhsf.org
Vintage Campus: 201 Vintage Dr., Kenner, 504.233.4720 (Grades 5th-7th)
Loyola Campus: 3837 Loyola Dr., Kenner, 504.233.4720 (Grades 8th-12th)
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Jefferson Campus: 2012 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 504.233.4720 (Grades K-4th)
Charter/Co-ed
Head of School: Patty Glaser, Ph.D
Grades Taught: K–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Ratio varies by age/grade.
Number of Students: Approximately 2,400
Back to School Nights: TBD (for current students only)
Virtual: Open House TBD
Kinder Haus Montessori
5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 504.454.2424, kinderhausmontessori.com
Private/Co-ed
Director: Lacie Darby
Grades Taught: 1 year–K
Tuition: $145-$202/week (lunch and additional extended hours available; not listed as tuition costs)
Student/Faculty Ratio: dlers 6:1 (ages 1–2), Preschool 8:1 (ages 2–4), & Pre-K & Kindergarten 12:1 (ages 3–6)
Number of Students: 69 (per day)
Open House: Call to schedule a tour, by appointment only.
Virtual: See website for more information.
The Little School
2216 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 504.835.9964, thelittleschoolmetairie.com
Episcopal/Co-ed
Director: Renée Hemel
Grades Taught: 2–5 years
Tuition: $2,000–$6,100 (fees for extended hours not included)
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age group
Number of Students: 65
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Metairie Park Country Day School
300 Park Rd., Metairie, 504.837.5204, mpcds.com
Private/Co-ed
Head of School: Ian L. Craig, Interim Head of School
Grades Taught: Pre-K–12th
Tuition: $9,990–$22,660
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 / 18:1 (varies by subject and division level)
Number of Students: 750
Open House: Oct. 22, (Pre-K) & Nov. 17, (Grades 6-12), 6:30 pm. See website for additional open house and tour opportunities.
Virtual: Tours are TBD
Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool
315 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie, 504.835.3891, mountolivelutheran.net
Lutheran/Co-ed
Director: Virginia Crawford
Ages Taught: 3–4 years
Tuition: Call for information or to schedule a tour.
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1
Open House: Call for information or a tour.
Parkway Presbyterian Preschool
6200 Camphor St., Metairie, 504.733.6340, parkwaypresbyterianchurch.com
Presbyterian/Co-ed
Director: Marlene Cooke
Grades Taught: 14 months–K
Tuition: $1,440–$2,700
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: not available at press time
Open House: not available at press time
Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy
701 Churchill Pkwy, Avondale, 504.838.2249, pftsta.com
Public-Magnet/Co-ed
Principal: Jaime Zapico
Grades Taught: 6th–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Number of Students: 831
Virtual: Open house, Aug. 18, 5:30 pm (Middle School) & Aug. 20, 6 pm (High School)
Phoebe Hearst Elementary School
5208 Wabash St., Metairie, 504.887.8814, hearst.jpschools.org
Public/Dual Language/Co-ed
Principal: Valentine Williams
Grades Taught: Pre-K–5th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade
Number of Students: 619
Open House: N/A
Ridgewood Preparatory School
201 Pasadena Ave., Metairie, 504.835.2545, ridgewoodprep.com
Private/Co-ed
Headmaster: M.J. Montgomery Jr.
Grades Taught: Pre-K–12th
Tuition: $5,300-$7,400 (fees not included)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Number of Students: 300
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Riverdale High School
240 Riverdale Dr., Jefferson, 504.833.7288, riverdalehigh.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Danielle Yunusah
Grades Taught: 9th–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Number of Students: 1,162
St. Angela Merici School
835 Melody Dr., Metairie, 504.835.8491, stangelaschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Paige Bennett
Grades Taught: Pre-K2–7th
Tuition: not available at press time
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: not available at press time
Open House: not available at press time
St. Ann Catholic School
4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie, 504.455.8383, stannschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Lindsay S. Guidry
Grades Taught: Pre-K2–7th
Tuition: $2,590–$5,790 (fees not included)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Number of Students: 850
Open House: Jan. 13, 7:30 pm
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie, 504.831.1166, scsgators.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Maria Ward
Grades Taught: Pre-K3–7th
Tuition: $5,875–$6,555 (fees not included)
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade
Number of Students: N/A
Open House: Oct. 1, 7 pm (Middle School) & Jan. 14, 7 pm (Pre-K–7th)
St. Clement of Rome School
3978 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 504.888.0386, scrschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Ms. Kimberly Downes, M.Ed.
Grades Taught: Pre-K2–7th
Tuition: not available at press time
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Number of Students: not available at press time
Open House: not available at press time
St. Edward the Confessor School
4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 504.888.6353, steddyschool.com
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Thomas E. Becker, Ph.D.
Grades Taught: Pre-K1–7th
Tuition: $5,900
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Number of Students: 417
Open House: Nov. 19, 9 am & 7 pm
Virtual: Virtual Open House in development.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
4335 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner, 504.468.3524, seasschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Joan Kathmann
Grades Taught: Pre-K1–7th
Tuition: $4,500–$5,657
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade
Number of Students: 475
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Francis Xavier School
215 Betz Pl., Metairie, 504.833.1471, school.stfrancisxavier.com
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Jessica A. Dwyer, M.Ed.
Grades Taught: Pre-K2–7th
Tuition: $5,350–$6,075 (fees not included)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Number of Students: 440
Open House: Nov. 10, 6:30–8 pm
Virtual: Open House TBD
St. Louis King of France School
1609 Carrollton Ave., Metairie, 504-833-8224, slkfschool.com
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Pamela K. Schott
Grades Taught: 6 weeks–7th Grade
Tuition: $6,077–$6,283 (Pre-K3–7th); $9,167–$9,785 (year-round plan, 6 weeks–Pre-K2); & $8,240–$8,755 (10-month plan)
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade
Number of Students: 400
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
225 Green Acres Rd., Metairie, 504.733.0353, stmsaints.com
Episcopal/Co-ed
Head of School: Dr. Merry Sorrells
Grades Taught: 8 weeks–12th Grade
Tuition: $11,850–$24,150
Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time
Total Number of Students: not available at press time
Open House: not available at press time
Virtual: Open House date TBD
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
17 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, 504.363.4300, jpschools.org/jeffersonhigh
Public/Magnet Academy/Co-ed
Principal: Andrew Vincent
Grades Taught: 9th–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by class
Number of Students: 399
Open House: N/A
West Jefferson High School
2200 8th St., Harvey, 504.368.6055, westjefferson.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Vanessa Brown-Lewis
Grades Taught: 9th–12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Number of Students: 1,463
Open House: N/A