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