Mount Carmel Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
The largest of 126 Catholic schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall gradeAll girls1,202 students10 students per teacher
Private schools in New Orleans, LA
39 private schools in New Orleans, LA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 23Christian schools 6Montessori schools 3Independent schools 5High schools 15Special education schools 3
Isidore Newman School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 30 independent schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade1,004 students7 students per teacher
Holy Cross School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
AOverall gradeAll boys796 students9 students per teacher
St. Marys Dominican High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
AOverall gradeAll girls776 students15 students per teacher
Christian Brothers School- Canal Street Campus
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–7
One of 22 Catholic schools in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade750 students13 students per teacher
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall gradeAll girls611 students6 students per teacher
St. Augustine High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
BOverall gradeAll boys611 students14 students per teacher
St. Augustine High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
BOverall gradeAll boys611 students14 students per teacher
St. Dominic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade584 students10 students per teacher
De La Salle High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade511 students15 students per teacher
St. Marys Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
B-Overall grade503 students13 students per teacher
St. Mary's Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
AOverall grade456 students8 students per teacher
Ursuline Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall gradeAll girls405 students7 students per teacher
Louise S McGehee School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall gradeAll girls390 students7 students per teacher
Holy Name of Jesus School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade363 students11 students per teacher
Christian Brothers School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–7
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
B+Overall gradeAll boys349 students14 students per teacher
Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Orleans
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 222% since 2011–12
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade341 students10 students per teacher
Trinity Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade331 students7 students per teacher
Cabrini High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall gradeAll girls330 students12 students per teacher
Lake Castle Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
B+Overall grade306 students10 students per teacher
Stuart Hall School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
AOverall gradeAll boys285 students10 students per teacher
St. Georges Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 94% of Christian schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade276 students3 students per teacher
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–7
Growing: enrollment up 149% since 2011–12
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade219 students12 students per teacher
St. Leo the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade196 students14 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in New Orleans, LA
How many private schools are in New Orleans, LA?
39 private schools in New Orleans, LA, with about 13,311 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in New Orleans, LA?
The most common are Catholic schools (23), Christian schools (6), independent schools (5), Montessori schools (3).
Are there private high schools in New Orleans, LA?
Yes: 15 private schools in New Orleans, LA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in New Orleans, LA offer pre-K?
25 private schools in New Orleans, LA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in New Orleans, LA have?
The average school has 10.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in New Orleans, LA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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