Louise S McGehee School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
New Orleans, LA
2343 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Louisiana
- Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In New Orleans, Louisiana, Louise S McGehee School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 390 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Louisiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 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
- 390
- Teachers
- 55 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 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 64% of independent schools in Louisiana (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 68% 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 Louise S McGehee 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 Louise S McGehee School
What grades does Louise S McGehee School serve?
Louise S McGehee School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Louise S McGehee School?
About 390 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Louise S McGehee 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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