A New Year means new opportunities to learn and to grow. Foster a bright future
for your kids, or yourself, at these Louisiana Schools and Educational Institutions.
Kehoe France
Kehoe-France Schools, with campuses in Metairie and Covington, offer a nurturing educational experience for children from 8 weeks to 7th grade. Our small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and comprehensive International Baccalaureate® (IB) curriculum create a dynamic environment where students explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and become compassionate, globally minded leaders. At Kehoe-France, we blend tradition with innovation, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares each child for future success. Join our community and experience the legacy that has made Kehoe-France Schools a cornerstone of education for over 60 years.
Learn more at kehoe-france.com.
Ursuline
Ursuline Academy is an all-girls Catholic school offering a diverse educational environment from six weeks through 12th grade. Founded in 1727, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans enjoys the distinction of being the first all-girls Catholic school in the United States. As girls progress through the academy, a highly interactive approach exposes them to increasingly complex concepts in STEM and the arts that go beyond learning the material. Ursuline girls learn to think creatively, articulate their ideas confidently and compassionately, and solve problems collaboratively. Ursuline’s all-girls environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving.
At Ursuline, students blaze their own trails—it’s the school’s legacy. Make it yours, too.
To learn more, please visit uanola.org.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette blends academic excellence, cultural stewardship, and a spirit of innovation and service that reflect the best of the Bayou State. With more than 19,000 students and an R1 research designation, UL Lafayette is one of Louisiana’s most impactful institutions, recognized for scholarship and partnerships that advance industries, strengthen communities, and broaden opportunity across the region and beyond.
The University has a powerful statewide presence. Its annual economic impact totals $4.4 billion, underscoring its role as an engine for progress and workforce development. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns compete in 16 NCAA Division I sports, adding to a dynamic campus shaped by community, creativity, and resilience that draws students from close to home and around the world.
UL Lafayette is internationally known for preserving and promoting Louisiana’s culture, music, and history, while offering more than 240 academic programs designed to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lives of purpose.
Discover more at louisiana.edu.
De La Salle
Rooted in the Lasallian tradition of the Christian Brothers, De La Salle High School excels in guiding young men and women of varied backgrounds from all areas of the New Orleans metropolitan region. At De La Salle, we see our students as unique individuals, and we challenge them to reach their full potential, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. Serving young men and women in grades 8-12, De La Salle offers a comprehensive academic program that features a college-model, 4-by-4 block schedule, anchored by four 85-minute class periods each semester. De La Salle is dedicated to developing our students’ spirituality, academic progress, physical abilities, and social and behavioral maturity, instilling in them the values of the Five Core Principles of Lasallian Schools: Faith in the Presence of God, Quality Education, Respect for All Persons, Inclusive Community, and Concern for the Poor and Social Justice.
Learn more at delasallenola.com.
Jewish Community Day School
Jewish Community Day School of Greater New Orleans (JCDS) is a coeducational independent school for students ages two months through sixth grade, with seventh grade to be added in 2026 and eighth grade in 2027. Balancing challenging academics with an enriching Jewish Studies program, a JCDS education is interdisciplinary, project-based, and holistic.
The school’s small class sizes and differentiated instruction ensure each child is valued for their individual strengths. Students take what they have learned at JCDS beyond the school’s boundaries, too, using their education to fulfill the Jewish value of tikkun olam, repairing the world.
JCDS is a nurturing school where families of all backgrounds are welcomed, and children are prepared to be engaged, compassionate leaders. JCDS now offers van service from Uptown! To learn more or schedule a tour, please contact us at admissions@jcdsnola.org or call 504-887-4091.
Carnahan Group
Starting Your College Search?
The Carnahan Group is an internationally recognized educational consultancy guiding students through the college, boarding school, and graduate admissions process. We specialize in turning uncertainty into clarity — with expert strategy, high-touch mentorship, and a deep understanding of both students and schools.
Through routine structured conversations and meaningful relationships, we help students identify their strengths, define their goals, and craft compelling applications that reflect who they are — not just where they think they should go.
We visit 50+ campuses each year, stay closely connected to industry colleagues, serve as leaders in the nation’s top admissions associations, and track real-time shifts in academic offerings, campus culture, and policy.
We’re not chasing prestige. We’re building futures in which students grow, families stay strong, and college becomes a launchpad, not a finish line.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to explore how we can support your family’s journey at carnahan-group.com.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Benjamin Franklin High School is New Orleans’ premier public charter school, with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence since its founding in 1957. Consistently recognized among the nation’s best, Franklin has earned the No. 1 ranking in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report and continues to rank at the top nationally. A repeated National Blue Ribbon School, Franklin has produced Presidential and National Merit Scholars and boasts exceptional college outcomes, with graduates earning hundreds of acceptances across the U.S. and abroad.
Franklin offers students the opportunity to discover their passions through a rich and rigorous curriculum. Unique partnerships with NOCCA and LSU expand opportunities in the arts and STEM, while a nationally competitive robotics program, five world languages taught through the AP level, and an expansive array of electives allow students to explore deeply. Located on a college campus, Franklin provides an inspiring environment where curiosity, creativity, and ambition thrive.
For more information, visit bfhsla.org/admissions.
Stuart Hall
Since its founding in 1984, the mission of the Stuart Hall School community is to live the words of Catholic educator Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ, “Education is formation, not just information.” Stuart Hall immerses boys in a supportive, character-based culture in which he can thrive inside and outside the classroom. From our boy-centered curriculum to our supportive atmosphere to the breadth of extracurricular, athletic, and after-school activities, Stuart Hall’s focus on formation produces young men of character, integrity, and boundless capability.
Learn more at stuarthall.org.
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
St. Martin’s Episcopal School believes that a love of learning is sparked, nurtured, and deepened from the very earliest years. At George Cottage, our Reggio Emilia–inspired approach honors each child as capable, curious, and full of potential, inviting them to explore, question, and make meaning through joyful discovery. Grounded in faith, scholarship, and service, this early foundation supports young learners as they develop confidence, compassion, and a strong sense of belonging within their community and God’s world.
In December, St. Martin’s celebrated the grand opening and expansion of George Cottage—an inspiring new beginning for our youngest Saints. Thoughtfully designed classrooms and a remarkable 10,000-square-foot playground create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and learning comes alive through play and exploration. Building on nearly 80 years of shaping hearts and minds, George Cottage offers children a joyful, intentional start to a lifelong love of learning.
Learn more at stmsaints.com.
Arden Cahill
Arden Cahill Academy—voted the #1 Grammar School, #1 Nursery/Preschool, #1 Summer Camp, and #2 High School by Gambit Weekly readers—offers an exceptional academic experience for students from six weeks old through 12th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus just minutes from downtown New Orleans. Nestled along Bayou Fatma in Gretna, the school blends rigorous academics with a unique outdoor, country-style environment.
From our nurturing Infant Center and strong early childhood program to our college-preparatory high school, Arden Cahill supports every stage of student growth. Our campus features horse stables, a petting farm, and multiple flower and vegetable gardens maintained by students of various grade levels, along with an apiary—providing hands-on learning experiences that enrich daily instruction.
Families are invited to schedule a private tour to experience the Cahill Way. High school students can also become a Whale-for-a-Day.
Visit ardencahillacademy.com to learn more. •
