Education

Winter School Listings 2019

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, 504.737.4621johncurtis.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 
PrincipalSharon 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.

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