To help you find the right school for your child, we’ve provided a listing of schools, including their upcoming open house schedules.
We do our best to verify all information, but it is subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the schools.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, tuition figures do not include additional fees.
This year, we’ve enhanced our listings by including Charter Schools with A & B ratings.
Jefferson Parish
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies
6201 Camphor St., Metairie, 504.888.0969, airlinepark.jpschools.org
Public-Magnet/Co-ed
Principle: Tiffani LeBouef
Grades Taught: Pre-K-5th
Tuition: Pre-K, Income-Based, FREE K-5
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age
Number of Students: 380
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Archbishop Chapelle High School
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504.467.3105, archbishopchapelle.org
Catholic/Female
Principal: Leila Benoit
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $8,500
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Number of Students: 650
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Archbishop Rummel High School
1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504.834.5592, rummelraiders.com
Lasallian/Male
Principal: Marc Milano ’90
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $8,500
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Number of Students: 675
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Archbishop Shaw High School
1000 Salesian Lane, Marrero, 504.340.6727, archbishopshaw.org
Catholic/Male
Director: Fr. Louis Molinelli, SDB
Principal: Mark Williams ‘85
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $8,700
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Number of Students: 460
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Arden Cahill Academy
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, 504.392.0902, ardencahillacademy.com
Private/Co-ed
Principal: Mary Kevin Cahill
Grades Taught: 6 weeks-8th grade
Tuition: $650-$800/month (6 weeks-Pre-K2); $7,400 (Pre-K3-8th)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Number of Students: 500
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Atonement Lutheran Church and School
6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie, 504.887.0225, alcs.org
Lutheran/Co-ed
Principal: Doug Molin
Grades Taught: Preschool-8th Grade
Tuition: $2,520-$5,465
Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Number of Students: 236
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Beary Cherry Tree
3117 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie, 504.455.1950, bearycherrytree.com
Private/Co-ed Director: Paula Polito
Grades Taugh: Birth-4 years
Tuition: $175/week
Student/Faculty Ratio: Ranges from 4:1 to 10:1.
Number of Students: 160
Open House: Jan. 25, 3:30-6 pm. Call to schedule a tour.
Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2801 Bruin Drive, Kenner, 504.443.4564, bonnabel.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Dawn Kalb
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Not available at press time.
Number of Students: Not available at press time.
Open House: Not available at press time.
East Jefferson High School
400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 504.888.7171, eastjefferson.jpschools.org
Public/Co-ed
Principal: Maureen Bayhi
Grades Taught: 9th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 29:1
Number of Students: 1,160
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Ecole Classique
5236 Glendale St., Metairie, 504.887.3507, ecoleclassique.com
Private/Co-ed
Principal: David Federico
Grades Taught: 2 years-12th grade
Tuition: $2,700-$6,000
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 400
Freeman Learning Center (for students with learning difficulties)
Grades Taught: Pre-K-12th
Tuition: $8,400-$9,300
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1 (Elementary); 9:1 (High school)
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Grace King High School
4301 Grace King Place, 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: 1,430
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
1416 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.837.8300, haynes.jpschools.org
Public-Magnet/Co-ed
Principal: Karla Russo
Grades Taught: 6th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Not available at press time.
Number of Students: 860
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Jewish Community Day School
3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 504.887.4091, jcdsnola.org
Jewish/Co-ed
Director: Dr. Sharon Pollin
Grades Taught: Babies, plus Pre-K-6th
Tuition: $9,015-$11,325
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Number of Students: 65
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
John Calvin Presbyterian Playschool
4201 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 504.888.1378, johncalvinchurch.org
Presbyterian/Co-ed
Director: Lauren Crisler Oufnac
Grades Taught: 1-6 years
Tuition: $1,675-$3,175
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
Number of Students: 180
Open House: Jan. 10, 6:30-8 pm.
John Curtis Christian School
Upper School: 10125 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, 504.737.4621, johncurtis.com
Christian/Co-Ed
Headmaster: J.T. Curtis, Jr.
Principal: Leon Curtis
Grades Taught: 7th-12th
Tuition: $7,445
Student/Faculty Ratio: 22:1
Number of Students: 512
Open House: Schedule tour on website.
Lower School: 10931 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, 504.737.0208, johncurtis.com
Christian/Co-Ed
Principal: Deborah Curtis Eutsler
Grades Taught: 15 months-6th grade
Tuition: $5,350-$6,025
Student/Faculty Ratio: 22:1
Number of Students: 385
Open House: Schedule tour on website.
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: $9,510-$9,867
Number of Students: 420
Open House: Feb. 13, 8:30 am.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Maine Campus: 2504 Maine Ave., Metairie, 504.-233.4720, discoveryhsf.org
Vintage Campus: 201 Vintage Dr., Kenner, 504.267.9470, discoveryhsf.org
Rivertown Campus: 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 504.267.9467, discoveryhsf.org
Discovery Education Center: 3528 Sam Lenox St., Jefferson, 504.267.9484,
discoveryhsf.org
Public-Magnet/Co-ed
Head of School: Patty Glaser, Ph.D
Grades Taught: Pre-K through grade 11
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies
Number of Students: 1,538
Open House: Jan. 23, 10-10:30 am (Rivertown Campus, Kindergarten); Jan. 24, 6-6:30 pm (Maine Campus, Grades 1-8); Feb. 7, 6-7 pm (Vintage Campus, High School).
Kinder Haus Montessori
5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 504.454.2424, kinderhausmontessori.com
Private/Co-ed
Director: Erika Davis & Angela Perret
Grades Taught: 1 year-K
Tuition: $130-$276/week
Student/Faculty Ratio: Ranges from 6:1 (1 year old), 8:1 (Preschoolers),
12:1 (PK/K).
Number of Students: 69 (per day)
Open House: Call to schedule a tour, by appointment only.
The Little School
2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.835.9964, thelittleschoolmetairie.com
Episcopal/Co-ed
Director: Renee Hemel
Grades Taught: 2-5 years
Tuition: $2,600-$5,900
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age group.
Number of Students: 55
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
201 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.833.5539, metairie.jpschools.org
Public-Magnet/Co-ed
Principal: Lisa Babin
Grades Taught: Pre-K-5th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age.
Number of Students: 380
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Metairie Park Country Day School
300 Park Road, Metairie, 504.837.5204, mpcds.com
Private/Co-ed
Head of School: Matt Neely
Grades Taught: Pre-K-12th
Tuition: $15,650-$21,250
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade.
Number of Students: 740
Open House: Jan. 10, 8:30 am (K-2 grade); Jan. 15, 8:30 am (3-4 grade); Jan. 17, 8:15 am (6-7 grade).
Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool
315 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 504.835.3891, mountolivelutheran.net
Lutheran/Co-ed
Director: Virginia Crawford
Grades Taught: 3-4 years
Tuition: $275/month for a ½ day M-W-F program
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Parkway Presbyterian Preschool
6200 Camphor St., Metairie, 504.733.6340, parkwaypresbyterianchurch.com
Presbyterian/Co-ed
Director: Marlene Cooke
Grades Taught: 18 months-Kindergarten
Tuition: $846.00-$2,565
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age.
Number of Students: 160
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy
701 Churchill Parkway, Westwego, 504.838.2249, pftsta.com
Public-Magnet/Co-ed
Principal: Jaime Zapico
Grades Taught: 6th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Number of Students: 730
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
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: $5,275-$7,250
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Number of Students: 300
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Riverdale High School
240 Riverdale Drive, 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: 1,110
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
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: $4,845-$5,455
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Number of Students: 365
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Ann Catholic School
4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie, 504.455.8383, stannschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Susan R. Kropog
Grades Taught: Pre-K2-7th
Tuition: $2,520-$5,190
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Number of Students: 830
Open House: Jan. 9, 7:30 pm.
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie, 504.831.1166, scsgators.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Kimberlie Kilroy
Grades Taught: Pre-K3-7th
Tuition: $5,460-5,624
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade
Number of Students: 864
Open House: Jan. 17, 7 pm (all grades).
St. Clement of Rome
3978 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 504.888.0386, scrschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Dr. Patricia Dowd Speeg
Grades Taught: Pre-K2-7th
Tuition: K-7, $5,100; PK2-PK4, $5,500
Student/Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Number of Students: 468
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
4119 St. Elizabeth Drive, Kenner, 504.468.3524, seasschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Joan Kathmann
Grades Taught: Pre-K1-7th grade
Tuition: $3,550-$4,975
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade.
Number of Students: 460
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Francis Xavier School
215 Betz Place, Metairie, 504.833.1471, school.stfrancisxavier.com
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Barbara Martin
Grades Taught: Pre-K2-7th grade
Tuition: $5,100-$5,825
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Number of Students: 450
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Louis King of France School
1600 Lake Ave., Metairie, 504-833-8224, slkfschool.com
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Pamela K. Schott
Grades Taught: 6 weeks-7th grade Tuition: $5,100-$9,300
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 Road, Metairie, 504.736.9917, stmsaints.com
Episcopal/Co-ed
Head of School: Merry Sorrells
Grades Taught: 8 weeks-12th grade
Tuition: $10,750-$22,200
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Number of Students: 600
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Thomas Jefferson High School
17 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, 504.363.4300, tjeff.jpschools.org
Public-Magnet/Co-ed
Principal: Andrew Vincent
Grades Taught: 9th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by class.
Number of Students: 400
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
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: 1,470
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Young Audiences Charter School
Kate Middleton “Main” Campus: 1407 Virgil St., Gretna, 504.304.6332, yacharterschool.org
Harvey Campus: 3400 6th St., Harvey, 504.301.0329, yacharterschool.org
Public/Co-ed
School Leader: Brandon House
Grades Taught: K-8th grade. Expanding to K-9 in 2019!
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 26:1
Number of Students: 947
Open House: Jan. 30, 6-7 pm, both Harvey Campus (grade K) and Kate Middleton Campus (grade 9).
Orleans Parish
Abeona House Child Discovery Center
3401 Canal St. New Orleans, 504.486.0510, abeonahouse.org
Public/Co-ed
Director: Grace Millsaps
Grades Taught: 6 months-5 years
Tuition: $910-$1,020/month.
Student/Faculty Ratio: Infants 1:4, four-year-olds 1:8
Number of Students Enrolled: 59
Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour.
Abramson Sci Academy
5552 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, 504.373.6264, collegiateacademies.org/page/113/abramson-sci-academy
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Principal: Rhonda Dale
Grades Taught: 9-12 Grade
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 560
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Rosary Campus (Grades 5-12), 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 70115
Mater Campus (Ages 1-Grade 4), 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 70115
504.269.1213, ashrosary.org
Catholic/All Girls
Headmistress: Sr. Melanie A. Guste, RSCJ, Ph.D.
Tuition: $9,610-$19,675
Grades Taught: Toddler 1/3s – Grade 12
Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1
Total Number of Students: 770
Tuesday Tours: Jan. 8, 8:30-10 am (1 year-4th grade).
Alice M. Harte Charter School
5300 Berkley Dr., New Orleans, 504.373.6281, alicemhartecharter.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Head of School: Robert Hill
Grades Taught: Pre-K-8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Number of Students: Not available at press time.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Audubon Charter School – Uptown
Lower School: 428 Broadway St., New Orleans, 504.324.7100, auduboncharter.com
Public-Charter-Montessori-French/Co-ed
CEO: Latoye Brown
Principal: Missy Forcier
Grades Taught: Pre-K3-3rd
Tuition: Free for grades K-3rd; $5,100 for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1 in Montessori classes; 25:1 in French classes.
Number of Students: 455
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Upper School: 1111 Milan St., New Orleans, 504.324.7110, auduboncharter.com
Public-Charter-Montessori-French/Co-ed
CEO: Latoye Brown
Principal: Adrienne Collopy
Grades Taught: 4th-8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1 in Montessori classes; 25:1 in French classes.
Number of students: 430
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Audubon Charter School – Gentilly
4720 Painters Street, New Orleans, 504.324.7100, auduboncharter.com
Public-Charter-Montessori French Immersion/Co-ed
CEO: Latoye Brown
Principal: David LaViscount
Grades Taught: Pre-K3 – 2nd (for 2018-2019)
Tuition: Free for grades K-2, $5,100 for Pre-K 3 and 4
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Number of Students: 190
Open House Dates: Jan. 16 and 25, 8:45-9:15 am or 9:15-9:45 am. Feb. 13, 8:45-9:15 am or 9:15-9:45 am.
Arthur Ashe Charter School
1456 Gardena Drive, New Orleans, 504.373.6267, firstlineschools.org/arthurashe-charter-school
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Director: Kamisha Gray
Grades Taught: K-8th Grade
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade.
Number of Students: 713
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Chatham Campus: 1116 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, Grades PK-5
Nashville Campus: 401 Nashville Ave., New Orleans, Grades 6-8
504.304.3932, babyben.org
CEO/Principal: Charlotte Matthew
Grades Taught: PK-8th Grade
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Number of Students: 786
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Benjamin Franklin High School
2001 Leon C. Simon Drive, New Orleans, 504.286.2600, bfhsla.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Head of School: Dr. Patrick Widhalm
Grades Taught: 9th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade.
Number of Students: 1,007
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Bricolage Academy of New Orleans
2426 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, 504.539.4505, bricolagenola.org
Public-Charter/Co-Ed
CEO: Josh Densen
Principal: Michele Murphey, Lower School
Principal: Antigua Wilbern, Middle School
Grades Taught: K-5th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: PreK 10:1; Kindergarten 13:1; 1st-5th 25:1
Number of Students: 560
Open House: Jan. 18 and Feb. 22, 9 am. Feb. 6, 6 pm.
Brother Martin High School
4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, 504.283.1561, brothermartin.com
Catholic/Male
Principal: Ryan Gallagher
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $9,970
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Number of Students: 1,140
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Cabrini High School
1400 Moss St., New Orleans, 504.482.1193, cabrinihigh.com
Catholic/Female
Principal: Yvonne L. Hrapmann ‘76
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $10,600
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Number of Students: 400
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Castle Kids Development Center
7400 Leake Ave., New Orleans, 504.702.8525
Private/Co-ed
Director: Pearlie Harris
Grades Taught: Infants-Pre-K
Tuition: Varies by age
Student/Faculty Ratio: Low; Meets NAEYC/National Standards.
Number of Students: 100
Open House: Tours accepted daily.
Cathedral Montessori School
9 Fortress Road, New Orleans, 504.252.4871, cathedralmontessori.com
Montessori/Co-ed
Director: Jan Weiner
Grades Taught: Ages 3-6 and grades 1-2
Tuition: $5,265-$9,150
Number of Students: 85
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Christian Brothers School
City Park Campus: 8 Friederichs Ave., New Orleans, 504.486.6770, cbs-no.org
Catholic/Male
President: Joey Scaffidi
Principal: Michael Prat
Grades Taught: 5th-7th
Tuition: $7,650
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Number of Students: 335
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Canal Street Campus: 4600 Canal St., New Orleans, 504.488.4426, cbs-no.org
Catholic/Co-ed: Pre-K through 4th
Catholic/Female: 5th-7th
President: Joey Scaffidi
Principal: Richard Neider
Grades Taught: Pre-K-7th
Tuition: $7,100 for grades PK-4th; $7,250 for grades 5-7
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 510
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Cypress Academy
4217 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, 504.383.3337, cypressacademy.org
Public-Co-ed
Executive Director: Laverne B. Fleming
Grades Taught: K-4th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Number of Students: 250
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
De La Salle High School
5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 504.895.5717, delasallenola.com
Catholic/Co-ed
President: Michael Giambelluca
Principal: Paul Kelly
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $9,600
Student/Faculty Ratio: 23:1
Number of Students: 600
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
821 General Pershing St., New Orleans, 504.896.4500, ebnola.net
Private-French/Co-ed
Director: Pauline Dides
Grades Taught: 18 months to 8th grade
Tuition: $8,132-$13,792
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
Number of Students: 300
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Edna Karr High School
3332 Huntlee Dr., New Orleans, 504.302.7135, ednakarr.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Principal: Dr. Chauncey Nash
Grades Taught: 9th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Number of Students: 1,106
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
ENCORE Academy
2518 Arts St., New Orleans, 504.444.2224, encorelearning.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed Arts Focused
CEO and School Leader: Terri Smith
Grades Taught: K-8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Number of Students: 600
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Holy Cross School
Middle and High School (Main) Campus: 5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans
Primary School Campus: 5601 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans
holycrosstigers.com, 504.942.3100
Catholic/Male
Headmaster: Sean Martin
Chief School Officer/Principal: Eric DesOrmeaux
Dean of Primary School: Brian Kitchen
Dean of Middle School: Ronnie Kornick
Dean of High School: Phillip White
Grades Taught: Pre-K-12th
Tuition: $7,025-$8,650
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade.
Number of Students: 980
Open House: Jan. 17, 6-8 pm (Elysian Fields Campus).
Holy Name of Jesus
6325 Cromwell Place, New Orleans, 504.861.1466, hnjschool.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Jessica A. Dwyer
Grades Taught: Pre-K3-7th grade
Tuition: $5,920-$7,800
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Number of Students: 500
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Edward Hynes Charter School
990 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 504.483.6100, hynesschool.com
Public-Charter/Co-ed
School Leader: Michelle B. Douglas
Grades Taught: Gifted Pre-K, K-8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Number of Students: 695
School Tours: Jan. 9, 8:30 am.
The Guild at Raphael Village
3401 Canal Street, New Orleans, theguildnola.org
Private/Co-ed
Principal: Jacqueline Case, Executive Director
Grades Taught: Adults 18 years of age and older who may have Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Down Syndrome, or other intellectual disabilities
Tuition: $15,150 and NOW Waiver
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1
Number of Students: 22
Open Houses: Call for a tour.
International High School of New Orleans
727 Carondelet St., New Orleans, 504.613.5703, ihsnola.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Head of School: Sean Wilson
Grades Taught: 9th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 564
Open House: April 11, 6 pm.
International School of Louisiana
Uptown Campus– French and Spanish language immersion
1400 Camp St., New Orleans, 504.654.1088, isl-edu.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Principal: Laura Adelman-Cannon
Grades Taught: 3rd-8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 718
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Westbank Campus– Spanish language immersion
502 Olivier St., New Orleans, 504.274.4571, isl-edu.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Principal: Rosa Alvarado
Grades Taught: K-5th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 307
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Dixon Campus– French and Spanish language immersion
4040 Eagle St., New Orleans, 504.934.4875, isl-edu.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Principal: Ghislaine Camey
Grades Taught: K-2nd
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 311
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Isidore Newman School
1903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, 504.896.6323, newmanschool.org
Private/Co-ed
Head of School: Dale M. Smith
Grades Taught: 6 weeks-12th grade
Tuition: $5,992-$25,100, includes fees
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Number of Students: 1,025 (Pre-K-12th)
Open House: Jan. 23, 9 am (Middle/Upper School). Call to schedule a tour for
lower school (Pre-K-5th grade).
KIPP Renaissance High School
3820 St. Claude Ave. (Douglass), New Orleans, 504-373-6255, kipp.org/school/kipp-renaissance-high-school
School Leader: Mrs. Towana Pierre-Floyd
School Leader, Upper School: Mr. Robert Corvo
Grades Taught: 9th-12th Grade
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Number of Students: 551
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
11110 Lake Forest Blvd., New Orleans, 504.826.7140, lakeforestcharter.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
School Leader: Mardele S. Early
Principal: Robert M. Bell, IV
Grades Taught: K-8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Ranges from 15:1 to 20:1
Number of Students: 635
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Livingston Collegiate
7301 Dwyer Rd., New Orleans, 504.503.0004, collegiateacademies.org/LivingstonCollegiate
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Principal: Evan Stoudt
Grades Taught: 9-11 Grade
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 450
Open House: Jan 15, 5 pm.
Louise S. McGehee School
2343 Prytania St., New Orleans, 504.561.1224, mcgeheeschool.com
Private/Female
Headmistress: Dr. Kimberly Field-Marvin
Grades Taught: 1 year-12th grade
Tuition: $12,935-$23,635
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Number of Students: 456
Open House: Jan. 10 and Jan. 17, 8:30-10 am (Pre-K-12th); Jan. 17, 6-7:30 pm (5th-12th).
Lusher Charter School
Lower School: 7315 Willow St., New Orleans, 504.862.5110, lusherschool.org
Middle and High School: 5624 Freret St., New Orleans, 504.304.3961, lusherschool.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
President: Rachel Wisdom
Grades Taught: K-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: Not available at time of press.
Number of Students: 1,760
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans
Patton Campus (Pre-K4-2nd Grade): 5951 Patton St., New Orleans
Johnson Campus (3rd-8th Grade): 1800 Monroe St., New Orleans
504.620.5500, lfno.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
CEO/Principal: Marina Schoen
Grades Taught: Pre-K4-8th
Tuition: Free for LA4 Program and K-7th; $4,975 (Pre-K4)
Student/Faculty Ratio: Ranges from 10:1 to 25:1
Number of Students: 955
Open House: Feb. 5, 6-7 at Patton Campus.
Morris Jeff Community School
Pre-K-8th Grade Campus: 211 S. Lopez St., New Orleans
High School Campus: 1301 North Derbigny St., New Orleans
morrisjeffschool.org, 504.373.6258
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Head of School: Patricia Perkins
Grades Taught: Pre-K4-10th
Tuition: K-10, Free; Pre-K4, may require tuition based on family income
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
Number of Students: 1,010
Open Houses: Call school to schedule a tour.
Mount Carmel Academy
7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, 504.288.7626, mcacubs.com
Catholic/Female
President: Sr. Camille Anne Campbell
Principal: Ms. Beth Ann Simno
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $9,100
Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1
Number of Students: 1,235
Open House: Call school to schedule a tour.
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)
2800 Chartres St., New Orleans, 504.940.2787, nocca.com
Public-Arts/Co-ed
President: Kyle Wedberg
Grades Taught: 6th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Number of Students: 550
Open House: Call school to schedule a tour.
New Orleans JCC Nursery School and Pre-K
5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 504.897.0143, nojcc.org
Jewish/Open to all/Co-ed
Director: Adrienne Shulman
Grades Taught: 13 months-5 years (including Pre-K)
Tuition: $3,800-$7,990
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age
Number of Students: 180
Open House: Tours are held every Tuesday at 9:30 am from Oct. 9 to April 30. Due
to holiday closures, no tours on January 1, March 5 and April 23.
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy
425 O’Bannon St., New Orleans, 504.227.3810, nomma.net
Principal: Mr. Daniel Garbarino
Grades Taught: 8th-12th Grade
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Number of Students: 867
Open House: Call school to schedule a tour.
Nola Nature School
1009 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 202.714.4876, nolanatureschool.com
Private/Co-ed
Principal: Clare Loughran
Grades Taught: Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4
Tuition: $8,000
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1
Number of Students: 10
Open Houses: Call school to schedule a tour.
Raphael Academy
500 Soraparu St., New Orleans, 504.524.5955, raplaelacademy.org
Private/Co-ed
Principal: Megan Riley, M.Ed
Grades Taught: Early Childhood/1st Grade and 5th through 12th
Tuition: $11,300-$12,750
Student/Faculty Ratio: Seven students with a lead teacher and an assistant
Number of Students: 17
Open Houses: Tours on the first Tuesday of the month and as requested.
Royal Castle Child Development Center
3800 Eagle St., New Orleans, 504.488.1045
Private/Co-ed
Director: Pearlie Harris
Grades Taught: Infants-Pre-K
Tuition: Varies by age
Student/Faculty Ratio: Low; Meets NAEYC/National Standards
Number of Students: 100
Open House: Tours accepted daily.
Samuel J. Green Charter School
2319 Valence St., New Orleans, 504.304.3532, firstlineschools.org/samuel-j-green-charter-school
Public-Charter/ Co-Ed
Director: Ava Lee
Grades: PreK-8th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Number of Students: 528
Open House: Jan. 24, 5:30-7 pm. School Tours from 9-10 am on the following Tuesdays: January 15 and February 5.
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
1426 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, 504.304.3916, sophiebwrightschool.com
Principal: Sharon L. Clark
Grades Taught: 9th-12th Grade
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Number of Students: 570
Open House: Call school to schedule a tour.
St. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic School
3131 Eton St., New Orleans, 504.394.4171, sasno.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Headmaster: Elizabeth Konecni
Principal: Katherine Houin
Grades Taught: 8 weeks-7th grade
Tuition: $5,388 Student/Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Number of Students: 430
Open House: Jan. 30, 5:30-6:30 pm.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
8012 Oak St., New Orleans, 504.866.6553, standrewsepiscopalschool.org
Episcopal/Co-ed
Interim Head of School: Kathryn Fitzpatrick
Grades Taught: 18 months-8th grade
Tuition: $13,715-$14,915 (Pre-K-8th)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
Number of Students: 150
Open House: Call school to schedule a tour.
St. Augustine High School
2600 A.P. Tureaud Ave., New Orleans, 504.944.2424, staugnola.org
Catholic/Male
President: Kenneth St. Charles, Ph.D., ‘81
Principal: Sean J. Goodwin, ‘95
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $7,350
Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Number of Students: 625
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. George’s Episcopal School
923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, 504.891.5509, stgeorgesepiscopal.com
Episcopal/Co-ed
Headmaster: Ralph Wales (Interim)
Grades Taught: 1 year-8th grade
Tuition: Preschool: $4,830-$20,350
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1
Number of Students: 300 (Pre-K-8th)
Open House: Jan. 17, 5:30-6:30 pm (Preschool-2nd Grade).
St. John Lutheran School
3937 Canal St., New Orleans, 504.488.6641, sjlno.com
Lutheran/Co-ed
Principal: Bethany Jones Gonski
Grades Taught: 3 years-8th grade
Tuition: $5,750-$6,250
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade.
Number of Students: 170
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Mary’s Dominican High School
7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, 504.865.9401, stmarysdominican.org
Catholic/Female
President: Dr. Cynthia A. Thomas
Principal: Carolyn Favre
Grades Taught: 8th-12th
Tuition: $9,745
Number of Students: 891
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Michael Special School
1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans, 504.524.7285, stmichaelspecialschool.com
Private/Co-ed
President/Principal: Tish Sauerhoff
Ages Taught: 6 to 21 years
Tuition: $5,170
Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1
Number of Students: 205
Open Houses: Feb. 7, 9-11 am.
St. Paul’s Episcopal School
6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, 504.488.1319, stpauls-lakeview.org
Episcopal/Co-ed
Head of School: Charleen Schwank
Grades Taught: 6 weeks-8th grade
Tuition: $10,875-$14,900
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Number of Students: 285
Open House: Jan. 24, 10 am-12:20 pm (5th-8th grade), Jan 31, 9:45 am-11:30 am (Early Childhood-4th grade), April 2, 9:30-11:30 am (all grades).
St. Pius X Catholic School
6600 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, 504.282.2811, stpiusxnola.org
Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Deirdre D. Macnamara
Grades Taught: Pre-K3-7th grade
Tuition: $4,825-$5,675
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Number of Students: 530
Open House: School tours can be scheduled on our website.
St. Rita Catholic School
65 Fontainebleau Drive, New Orleans, 504.866.1777, stritanola.org
Principal: Shanda Theriot
Catholic/Co-ed
Grades Taught: Pre-K-7th
Tuition: $5,500 Non-Catholics/$5,000 Catholics
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Number of Students: 220
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Stuart Hall School for Boys
2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, 504.861.1954, stuarthall.org
Catholic/Male
Head of School: Kevin Avin
Grades Taught: Pre-K3-7th grade
Tuition: $13,600-$14,575
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7.2:1
Number of Students: 347
Open House: Private tours of the campus are given daily by appointment.
Trinity Episcopal School
1315 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, 504.525.8661, www.trinitynola.org
Episcopal/Co-ed
Headmaster: The Rev. E. Gary Taylor
Grades Taught: Early Childhood-8th Grade
Tuition: $5,165-$21,105
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
Number of Students: 350
Open House: Jan. 11, 9 am.
University Montessori
7508 Burthe St., New Orleans, 504.865.1659, umsnola.org
Montessori/Co-ed
Director: Teddi Locke
Grades Taught: 20 months-6 years
Tuition: $6,460-$11,650
Student/Faculty Ratio: Ranges from 7:1 to 10:1
Number of Students: 54
Open House: Jan. 16, 10 am. Call to schedule a tour.
Ursuline Academy
2635 State Street, New Orleans, 504.861.9150, go.uanola.org
Catholic/Female
President: Dr. Karen Thomas McNay
Grades Taught: 2 years-12th grade
Tuition: $10,550
Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies
Number of Students: 620
Open House: Elementary School Tours: January 16 and 30, 8:30 am.
Waldorf School of New Orleans
Soraparu Campus (K-8th): 517 Soraparu St., New Orleans, 504.525.2420, waldorfnola.org
Early Childhood Center: 2010 Peniston St., New Orleans, 504.345.2236, waldorfnola.org
Waldorf/Co-ed
Grades Taught: 2.5 years-8th grade
Tuition: $5,408-$11,073
Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1 to 15:1
Number of Students: 130
Open House: Jan. 19, 10-11:30 am (2.5 years-K) and Jan. 26, 10 am-noon (K-8th).
Warren Easton Charter High School
3019 Canal St., New Orleans, 504.324.7400, warreneastoncharterhigh.org
Public-Charter/Co-ed
Principal: Mervin Jackson
Grades Taught: 9th-12th
Tuition: Free
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Number of Students: 1,006
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.