Isidore Newman School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
New Orleans, LA
1903 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 30 independent schools in Louisiana
- The smallest classes of any independent school in New Orleans
- The largest independent school in New Orleans
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Louisiana
In New Orleans, Louisiana, Isidore Newman School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,004 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Louisiana. Enrollment is up about 16% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 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
- 1,004
- Teachers
- 151.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 421 girls, 583 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 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
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Louisiana (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 95% of independent schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 22 independent schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Isidore Newman School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Isidore Newman School
What grades does Isidore Newman School serve?
Isidore Newman School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Isidore Newman School?
About 1,004 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Isidore Newman 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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