McKinney Byrd Academy
Independent school · Grades K–11
Shreveport, LA
8900 Kingston Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Louisiana
In Shreveport, Louisiana, McKinney Byrd Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 11th grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Louisiana. Enrollment is up about 317% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–11
- Students
- 25
- Teachers
- 5.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Louisiana (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 22 independent schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask McKinney Byrd Academy 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 McKinney Byrd Academy
What grades does McKinney Byrd Academy serve?
McKinney Byrd Academy serves grades K–11.
How many students attend McKinney Byrd Academy?
About 25 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at McKinney Byrd 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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