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Arden Cahill Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Gretna, LA

3101 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Gretna
  • Serving families in Gretna since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Arden Cahill Academy is an independent private school in Gretna, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 256 students and around 10 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
256
Teachers
25.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 125 girls, 131 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 55% of independent schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 22 independent schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    329’11–12332’13–14313’15–16245’17–18212’19–20232’21–22256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K144
    K22
    131
    221
    319
    425
    524
    625
    734
    817
    98
    107
    1112
    1211

    Student body

    White48%
    Black22%
    Two or more races19%
    Asian9%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Arden Cahill Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Arden Cahill Academy

    What grades does Arden Cahill Academy serve?

    Arden Cahill Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Arden Cahill Academy?

    About 256 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Arden Cahill Academy?

    Call the 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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