#1 Best Independent Schools in New Orleans, LA
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
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Best Independent Schools in New Orleans, LA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in New Orleans, LA. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in New Orleans, LA
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
#3 Best Independent Schools in New Orleans, LA
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
#4 Best Independent Schools in New Orleans, LA
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
#5 Best Independent Schools in New Orleans, LA
Bishop McManus Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade93 students10 students per teacher
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