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Calvary Baptist School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8

New Orleans, LA

2401 General Degaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Louisiana
  • Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011

In New Orleans, Louisiana, Calvary Baptist School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 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–8
Students
59
Teachers
10.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 32 Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    92’11–12113’15–16107’17–1861’19–2052’21–2259’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K4
    110
    28
    38
    46
    56
    65
    711
    81

    Student body

    Black71%
    White22%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Calvary Baptist School whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    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 Calvary Baptist School

    What grades does Calvary Baptist School serve?

    Calvary Baptist School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Calvary Baptist School?

    About 59 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Calvary Baptist School?

    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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