St. Stephen Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade192 students7 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
St. Michael Special School
Diocesan school · Pre-K only
The largest of 11 preschools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
B+Overall grade153 students7 students per teacher
St. Alphonsus School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
B+Overall grade141 students12 students per teacher
St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
B+Overall gradeAll girls141 students12 students per teacher
St. John Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade105 students12 students per teacher
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
Calvary Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
AOverall grade59 students6 students per teacher
Life of Christ Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade51 students
St. Benedict the Moor School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade47 students7 students per teacher
Cathedral Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
AOverall grade42 students3 students per teacher
ABA Healing Academy
Religious school · Grades K–9
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
New Orleans, LA
35 students7 students per teacher
The Chartwell Center
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 99% of special education schools nationwide
New Orleans, LA
AOverall grade19 students1 students per teacher
New Orleans Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
One of 6 Christian schools in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
A-Overall grade18 students9 students per teacher
Raphael Academy
Special education school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools nationwide
New Orleans, LA
A-Overall grade5 students2 students per teacher
University Montessori School
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
Smaller classes than 70% of preschools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A-Overall grade4 students2 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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