New Orleans Magazine’s Guide to Schools

COLLEGES
Loyola University New Orleans
Top Executive: Rev. Kevin Wm. Wildes, S.J., Ph.D.
Address: 6363 St. Charles Ave.
Telephone: 865-2011
Fax: 865-3383
Website: Loyno.edu
Total Enrollment: 4,862
% of Students receiving financial aid: 90
Tuition per Semester: $35,504
Year Founded: 1912
Academic Specialties: Business, Criminal Justice, Biology, Music, Music Industry Studies, Liberal Arts, Communications and Public Relations
No. of Full Time Faculty: 362
No. of Part Time Faculty: 139
Accredited By: The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Highest Academic Degree: J.D./MBA, DNP

New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary
Top Executive: Dr. Charles S. “Chuck” Kelley Jr.
Address: 3939 Gentilly Blvd.
Telephone: (855) 662-8701
Fax: 816-8324
Website: NOBTS.edu
Total Enrollment: 3697
Students receiving financial aid: 925 students
Tuition per Semester: $1,800-$2,700
Year Founded: 1917
Academic Specialties: Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry Training
No. of Full Time Faculty: 70
No. of Part Time Faculty: N/A
Accredited By: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Association of Theological Studies (ATS)
Highest Academic Degree: Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Top Executive: Dr. David M. Landry, President
Address: 4123 Woodland Drive
Telephone: 398-2109
Fax: N/A
Website: OLHCC.edu
Total Enrollment: 1,095
Students receiving financial aid: 927 students
Tuition per Semester: $5,155
Year Founded: 1916
Academic Specialties: Nursing, Counseling, Education and Business
No. of Full Time Faculty: 59
No. of Part Time Faculty: 58
Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Highest Academic Degree: Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision

Tulane University
Top Executive: Michael A. Fitts
Address: 6823 St. Charles Ave.
Telephone: 865-5210
Fax: N/A
Website: Tulane.edu
Total Enrollment: 13,531
% of Students receiving financial aid: 77 of full-time under-graduates
Tuition per Semester: $22,212
Year Founded: 1834
Academic Specialties: Architecture, Business, Law, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, The Sciences and Engineering and Social Work
No. of Full Time Faculty: 1,177
No. of Part Time Faculty: 784
Accredited By: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Highest Academic Degree: Ph.D.

University of New Orleans
Top Executive: Peter J. Fos, Ph.D., M.P.H., President
Address: 2000 Lakeshore Drive
Telephone: 280-6595
Fax: 280-3973
Website: UNO.edu
Total Enrollment: 9,234
% of Students receiving financial aid: N/A
Tuition per Semester: $2,768.35
Year Founded: 1958
Academic Specialties: Accounting, Film, Hospitality, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Computer Science, Jazz
No. of Full Time Faculty: 289
No. of Part Time Faculty: 123
Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Schools Commission on Colleges
Highest Academic Degree: Ph.D.

Xavier University of Louisiana
Top Executive: Dr. Norman C. Francis, President
Address: One Drexel Drive
Telephone: 520-7411
Fax: N/A
Website: XULA.edu
Total Enrollment: 3,178
% of Students receiving financial aid: N/A
Tuition per Semester: $9,550; $30,800 Pharmacy
Year Founded: 1925
Academic Specialties: Sciences and Pharmacy
No. of Full Time Faculty: N/A
No. of Part Time Faculty: N/A
Accredited By: Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Highest Academic Degree: Doctorate of Pharmacy

SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Academy of Our Lady
Top Executive: Sister Michelle Geiger, FMA, Principal
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 5501 Westbank Expressway, Marrero
Telephone: 341-6217
Fax: 341-6229
Website: TheAcademyOfOurLady.org
Total Enrollment: 474
Year Founded: 2007
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 44

Academy of the Sacred Heart
Top Executive: Sr. Melanie A. Guste, RSCJ, Ph.D.
Grades Served: Toddler-12
Address: 4521 St. Charles Ave.
Telephone: 269-1213
Fax: 891-9939
Website: AshRosary.org
Total Enrollment: 740
Year Founded: 1867
Avg. Class Size: 16
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 125

Archbishop Hannan High School
Top Executive: Fr. Charles Latour, O.P., Principal
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 71324 Highway 1077, Covington
Telephone: (985) 249-6363
Fax: (985) 249-6370
Website: HannanHigh.org
Total Enrollment: 527
Year Founded: 1987
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 34

Archbishop Rummel High School
Top Executive: Brother Gale Condit, FSC, President; Michael Scalco (1967), Principal CEO
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 834-5592
Fax: 832-4016
Website: RummelRaiders.com
Total Enrollment: 864
Year Founded: 1962
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Brothers of the Christian Schools
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 67

Archbishop Shaw High School
Top Executive: Rev. Louis Molinelli, SDB, Director/President
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 1000 Barataria Blvd., Marrero
Telephone: 340-6727
Fax: 347-9883
Website: ArchbishopShaw.org
Total Enrollment: 400
Year Founded: 1962
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 34

Bishop McManus Academy
Top Executive: Keith L. Barnes, Executive Director
Grades Served: PreK2-12
Address: 13123 I-10 Service Road
Telephone: 246-5121
Fax: 246-5564
Website: BishopMcManus.com
Total Enrollment: 145
Year Founded: 1975
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: SACS Accredited, La. Dept. of Education Approved, Association of Christian Schools International Member
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 15

Brother Martin High School
Top Executive: John Devlin, President
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 4401 Elysian Fields Ave.
Telephone: 283-1561
Fax: 286-8462
Website: BrotherMartin.com
Total Enrollment: 1209
Year Founded: 1869
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 103

Cabrini High School
Top Executive: Ardley Hanemann Jr., President
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 1400 Moss St.
Telephone: 482-1193
Fax: 483-8671
Website: CabriniHigh.com
Total Enrollment: 540
Year Founded: 1959
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 47

De La Salle High School
Top Executive: Dr. Michael E. Guillot, President
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 5300 St. Charles Ave.
Telephone: 895-5717
Fax: 895-1300
Website: DeLaSalleNola.com
Total Enrollment: 525
Year Founded: 1949
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Private Catholic School
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 46

Ecole Classique
Top Executive: Sal Federico
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 5236 Glendale St., Metairie
Telephone: 887-3507
Fax: 887-8140
Website: EcoleClassique.com
Total Enrollment: 200
Year Founded: 1956
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 35

Holy Cross School
Top Executive: Charles DiGange (1964), Headmaster
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 5500 Paris Ave.
Telephone: 942-3100
Fax: N/A
Website: HolyCrossTigers.com
Total Enrollment: 810
Year Founded: 1849
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic – Sponsored by the Congregration of Holy Cross
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 62

Holy Rosary High School
Top Executive: Sr. Paulette Tiefenbrunn
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 2437 Jena St.
Telephone: 482-7173
Fax: 482-7229
Website: HolyRosaryNola.org
Total Enrollment: 163
Year Founded: 2005
Avg. Class Size: 11
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of New Orleans
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 24

Isidore Newman School
Top Executive: Dale M. Smith, Head of School
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 1903 Jefferson Ave.
Telephone: 899-5641
Fax: 896-8597
Website: NewmanSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 969
Year Founded: 1903
Avg. Class Size: 12
Dress Requirements: Lower: Uniform; Middle & Upper: Dress Code
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: N/A
No. of Full Time Faculty: 118

Jesuit High School of New Orleans
Top Executive: Anthony McGinn, S.J.
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 4133 Banks St.
Telephone: 486-6631
Fax: 483-3942
Website: JesuitNola.org
Total Enrollment: 1,420
Year Founded: 1847
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Society of Jesus (The Jesuits)
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 120

John Curtis Christian School
Top Executive: J.T. Curtis Jr.
Grades Served: 7-12
Address: 10125 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Telephone: 737-4621
Fax: 739-2341
Website: JohnCurtis.com
Total Enrollment: 500
Year Founded: 1962
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Christian
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 32

Louise S. McGehee School
Top Executive: Eileen F. Powers, Headmistress
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 2343 Prytania St.
Telephone: 561-1224
Fax: 525-7910
Website: McGeheeSchool.com
Total Enrollment: 130
Year Founded: 1912
Avg. Class Size: 10-12
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 30

Lutheran High School
of Greater New Orleans
Top Executive: Carol Christen, Principal
Grades Served: 9-12
Address: 3864 17th St., Metairie
Telephone: 455-4062
Fax: 455-4453
Website: LutheranHighSchool.net
Total Enrollment: 103
Year Founded: 1970
Avg. Class Size: 13
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 7

Metairie Park Country Day School
Top Executive: Carolyn Chandler, Head of School
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 300 Park Road, Metairie
Telephone: 837-5204
Fax: 837-0015
Website: MPCDS.com
Total Enrollment: 731
Year Founded: 1929
Avg. Class Size: Depends on Class
Dress Requirements: Dress Code 6-12
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: Depends on Class
No. of Full Time Faculty: 94

Mount Carmel Academy
Top Executive: Sister Camille Anne Campbell, O.Carm., President/Beth Ann Simno, Principal
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 7027 Milne Blvd.
Telephone: 288-7626
Fax: 288-7629
Website: MCACubs.com
Total Enrollment: 1,200
Year Founded: 1896
Avg. Class Size: 16
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 133

Ridgewood Preparatory School
Top Executive: M.J. Montgomery, Jr., Headmaster
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 201 Pasadena Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 835-2545
Fax: 837-1864
Website: RidgewoodPrep.com
Total Enrollment: 300
Year Founded: 1949
Avg. Class Size: 15
Dress Requirements: Dress Code: 5-12
Affiliation: AdvancED, LHSAA
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 30

St. Martin’s Episcopal School
Top Executive: Merry Sorrells, Head of School
Grades Served: 12 months-12
Address: 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie
Telephone: 736-9917
Fax: 736-8802
Website: StMSaints.com
Total Enrollment: 535
Year Founded: 1947
Avg. Class Size: 15
Dress Requirements: PreK-5: Uniform; 6-12: Dress Code
Affiliation: Independent Episcopal School
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 72

St. Mary’s Academy
Top Executive: Sr. Clare of Assisi Pierre, President
Grades Served: PreK3-12
Address: 6905 Chef Menteur Blvd.
Telephone: 245-0200
Fax: 245-0422
Website: SMANewOrleans.com
Total Enrollment: 621
Year Founded: 1867
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 104

St. Mary’s Dominican High School
Top Executive: Cynthia A. Thomas, Ed.D.
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 7701 Walmsley Ave.
Telephone: 865-9401
Fax: 866-5958
Website: StMarysDominican.org
Total Enrollment: 878
Year Founded: 1860
Avg. Class Size: 23
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 56

St. Paul’s School
Top Executive: Brother Raymond Bulliard, FSC, President
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington
Telephone: (985) 892-3200
Fax: (985) 892-4048
Website: StPauls.com
Total Enrollment: 850
Year Founded: 1911
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Dress Code
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 23:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 70

St. Scholastica Academy
Top Executive: Mary Kathryn Villere, Principal
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington
Telephone: (985) 892-2540
Fax: (985) 893-5256
Website: SSAcad.org
Total Enrollment: 606
Year Founded: 1903
Avg. Class Size: 19
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 43

Ursuline Academy High School
Top Executive: Karen Thomas McNay, Academy President
Grades Served: 8-12
Address: 2635 State St.
Telephone: 861-9150
Fax: N/A
Website: UrsulineNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 413
Year Founded: 1727
Avg. Class Size: Varies
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 38

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Top Executive: Sr. Melanie A. Guste, RSCG, Ph.D.
Grades Served: Toddler-12
Address: 4521 St. Charles Ave.
Telephone: 269-1213
Fax: 891-9939
Website: AshRosary.org
Total Enrollment: 740
Year Founded: 1867
Avg. Class Size: 16
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 125

Arden Cahill Academy
Top Executive: Mary Kevin Cahill, Principal
Grades Served: Infant Centre: 6 weeks to 3; PreK3-8
Address: 3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna
Telephone: 458-7965
Fax: N/A
Website: AdenCahillAcademy.com
Total Enrollment: 550
Year Founded: 1968
Avg. Class Size: Varies
Dress Requirements: Dress Code
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: Varies by grade level
No. of Full Time Faculty: 65

Bishop McManus Academy
Top Executive: Keith L. Barnes, Executive Director
Grades Served: PreK2-12
Address: 13123 I-10 Service Road
Telephone: 246-5121
Fax: 246-5564
Website: BishopMcManus.com
Total Enrollment: 145
Year Founded: 1975
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: SACS Accredited, La. Dept. of Education Approved, Association of Christian Schools International member
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 15

Cathedral Montessori School
Top Executive: Jan Weiner, Director
Grades Served: 3-6 years
Address: 9 Fortress Road
Telephone:252-4871
Fax: N/A
Website: CathedralMontessori.com
Total Enrollment: 55
Year Founded: 2009
Avg. Class Size “multi-age grouping”
Dress Requirements: None
Affiliation: Nonprofit
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 4

Cedarwood School
Top Executive: Kathryn S. LeBlanc
Grades Served: Preschool2-7
Address: 607 Heavens Drive, Mandeville
Telephone: (985) 845-7111
Fax: (985) 845-0669
Website: CedarwoodSchool.com
Total Enrollment: 319
Year Founded: 1983
Avg. Class Size: 16
Dress Requirements: Uniform (K-7)
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 40

Christ the King Parish School
Top Executive: Mike Giambelluca
Grades Served: PreK3-8
Address: 2106 Deerfield Road, Terrytown
Telephone: 367-3601
Fax: 367-3679
Website: CTKTerrytown.org
Total Enrollment: 300
Year Founded: 1963
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 30

Christian Brothers School
Top Executive: Joey M. Scaffidi
Grades Served: 5-7
Address: 8 Friedrichs Ave.
Telephone: 486-6770
Fax: 486-1053
Website: cbs-no.org
Total Enrollment: 350
Year Founded: 1960
Avg. Class Size: 29
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 21

Concordia Lutheran School
Top Executive: Jackie Daniilidis
Grades Served: PreK4-8
Address: 6700 Westbank Expressway, Marrero
Telephone: 347-4155
Fax: 348-9345
Website: CLSMarrero.com
Total Enrollment: 247
Year Founded: 1965
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Lutheran
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 25

Ecole Bilingue de la
Nouvelle-Orleans
Top Executive: Pauline Dides
Grades Served: 18 months-6 (7th will be added in August)
Address: 821 General Pershing St.
Telephone: 896-4500
Fax: 896-9610
Website: EBNola.com
Total Enrollment: 236
Year Founded: 1998
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: French accredited
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 37

Ecole Classique
Top Executive: Sal Federico
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 5236 Glendale St., Metairie
Telephone: 887-3507
Fax: 887-8140
Website: EcoleClassique.com
Total Enrollment: PreK-6: 220
Year Founded: 1956
Avg. Class Size: 15
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 35

Faith Lutheran
Top Executive: Diane Oestriecher
Grades Served: PreK3-8
Address: 300 Colonial Club Drive, Harahan
Telephone: 737-9554
Fax: 737-9599
Website: FaithLutheran-school.com
Total Enrollment: 72
Year Founded: 1958
Avg. Class Size: 10
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Lutheran
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1 or Less
No. of Full Time Faculty: 8

Holy Cross School
Top Executive: Charles DiGange (1964)
Grades Served: PreK-7
Address: 5500 Paris Ave.
Telephone: 942-3100
Fax: N/A
Website: HolyCrossTigers.com
Total Enrollment: 369
Year Founded: 1849
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic – Sponsored by the Congregration of Holy Cross
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 35

Holy Name of Jesus
Top Executive: Jessica Dwyer, M.Ed.
Grades Served: PreK-7
Address: 6325 Cromwell Place
Telephone: 861-1466
Fax: 861-1480
Website: HNJSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 550
Year Founded: 1891
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: Varies by grade level
No. of Full Time Faculty: 46

Holy Rosary Academy
Top Executive: Sr. Paulette Tiefenbrunn, S.S.N.D.
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 2437 Jena St.
Telephone: 482-7173
Fax: 482-7229
Website: HolyRosaryNola.org
Total Enrollment: 163
Year Founded: 2005
Avg. Class Size: 11
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 24

Isidore Newman School
Top Executive: Dale M. Smith, Head of School
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 1903 Jefferson Ave.
Telephone: 899-5641
Fax: 896-8597
Website: NewmanSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 969
Year Founded: 1903
Avg. Class Size: 12
Dress Requirements: Lower: Uniform; Middle & Upper: Dress Code
Affiliation: Independent, Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: N/A
No. of Full Time Faculty: 118

John Curtis Christian School
Top Executive:J.T. Curtis Jr.
Grades Served: 2PreK-6
Address: 10931 Jefferson Highway
Telephone: 737-0208
Fax: 739-2341
Website: JohnCurtis.com
Total Enrollment: 350
Year Founded: 1962
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Christian
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 25

Jewish Community Day School
Top Executive: Sharon Pollin, Head of School
Grades Served: PreK-5
Address: 3747 W. Esplanade Ave. North, Metairie
Telephone: 887-4091
Fax: 780-5639
Website: JCDSNola.org
Total Enrollment: 30
Year Founded: 1996
Avg. Class Size: 8
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Jewish
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 8

Kehoe-France
Top Executive: Kyle France
Grades Served: 8 weeks-7
Address: 720 Elise Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 733-0472
Fax: 733-0477
Website: Kehoe-France.com
Total Enrollment: 510
Year Founded: 1949
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: N/A
No. of Full Time Faculty: 65

Lake Castle Slidell Private School
Top Executive: Brian Butera
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 59461 LA Highway 433, Slidell
Telephone: (985) 641-3363
Fax: (985) 641-3363
Website: LakeCastleSchool.com
Total Enrollment: 505
Year Founded: 1987
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic/Christian
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 32

Lake Castle Madisonville Private School
Top Executive: Barry Butera
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 235 Highway 21, Madisonville
Telephone: (985) 845-3537
Fax: (985) 845-3537
Website: LakeCastle.com
Total Enrollment: 732
Year Founded: 1995
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 43

Lake Castle Private School –
New Orleans
Top Executive: Jane Butera McGovern, Head of School
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 8400 Hayne Blvd.
Telephone: 242-6270
Fax: 241-7844
Website: LakeCastleNewOrleans.com
Total Enrollment: 543
Year Founded: 1963
Avg. Class Size: 26
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 27

Louise S. McGehee School
Top Executive: Eileen F. Powers
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 2343 Prytania St.
Telephone: 561-1224
Fax: 525-7910
Website: McGeheeSchool.com
Total Enrollment: 390
Year Founded: 1912
Avg. Class Size: 10
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 75

Metairie Park Country Day School
Top Executive: Carolyn Chandler
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 300 Park Road, Metairie
Telephone: 837-5204
Fax: N/A
Website: MPCDS.com
Total Enrollment: 315
Year Founded: 1929
Avg. Class Size: Depends on class size
Dress Requirements: None
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: Depends on Class
No. of Full Time Faculty: 94

Milestone Academy
Top Executive: N/A
Grades Served: K-8
Address: 2012 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson
Telephone: 894-0557
Fax: 894-0235
Website: MilestonesAcademy.net
Total Enrollment: 418
Year Founded: 2002
Avg. Class Size: “Average”
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 47

Northlake Christian School
Top Executive: Missie Arnold, M.Ed.
Grades Served: K-6
Address: 70104 Wolverine Drive, Covington
Telephone: (985) 635-0400
Fax: N/A
Website: NorthlakeChristian.org
Total Enrollment: 281
Year Founded: 1977
Avg. Class Size: 15-20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 27

Our Lady of Divine
Providence School
Top Executive: Elvina DiBartolo
Grades Served: Nursery-7
Address: 917 N. Atlanta St., Metairie
Telephone: 466-0591
Fax: 466-0671
Website: OLDPSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 220
Year Founded: 1967
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 24

Our Lady of Lourdes School
Top Executive: Robert Kiefer
Grades Served: PreK3-7
Address: 345 Westchester Blvd., Slidell
Telephone: (985) 643-3230
Fax: (985) 645-0648
Website: OLLOnline.com
Total Enrollment: 430
Year Founded: 1929
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 24

Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Top Executive: Sharon Coll
Grades Served: PreK3-7
Address: 2305 Fenelon St., Chalmette
Telephone: 271-2953
Fax: 271-1490
Website: OLPSSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 370
Year Founded: 1954
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 22

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
Top Executive: Frank Smith, Principal
Grades Served: 2 years-7
Address: 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville
Telephone: (985) 626-5678
Fax: (985) 626-4337
Website: OurLadyOfTheLakeSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 720
Year Founded: 1890
Avg. Class Size: 23
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 55

Ridgewood Preparatory School
Top Executive: M.J. Montgomery Jr., Headmaster
Grades Served: PreK-12
Address: 201 Pasadena Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 835-2545
Fax: 837-1864
Website: RidgewoodPrep.com
Total Enrollment: 300
Year Founded: 1949
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Dress Code
Affiliation: AdvancED, LHSAA
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 28

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
Top Executive: Mason Lecky
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 8012 Oak St.
Telephone: 861-3973
Fax: N/A
Website: StAndrewsEpiscopalSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 190
Year Founded: 1957
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Dress Code
Affiliation: ISAS, NAIS, NAES, SAES
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 27

St. Angela Merici
Top Executive: Paige Bennett
Grades Served: PreK2-7
Address: 835 Melody Drive, Metairie
Telephone: 835-8491
Fax: 835-4463
Website: StAngelaSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 400
Year Founded: 1967
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 40

St. Ann School
Top Executive: Susan Kropog
Grades Served: Tots-7
Address: 4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie
Telephone: 455-8383
Fax: 455-9572
Website: StAnnSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 868
Year Founded: 1972
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 60

St. Anthony of Padua
Top Executive: Sr. Ruth Angelette, O.P., Principal
Grades Served: Preschool2-7
Address: 4600 Canal St.
Telephone: 488-4426
Fax: 488-5373
Website: StAnthonyOfPadua.net
Total Enrollment: 165
Year Founded: 1915
Avg. Class Size: 15
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 17

St. Benilde School
Top Executive: John “Matt” Downey V, Principal
Grades Served: Nursery-7
Address: 1801 Division St., Metairie
Telephone: 833-9894
Fax: 834-4380
Website: StBenilde.com
Total Enrollment: 289
Year Founded: 1968
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 16

St. Catherine of Siena
Top Executive: Frances Dee Tarantino
Grades Served: PreK3-7
Address: 400 Codifer Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 831-1166
Fax: 833-8982
Website: SCSGators.org
Total Enrollment: 849
Year Founded: 1926
Avg. Class Size: 22-25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: NCEA, SACS, NMLA, CEF, LMSA, NCTE, IRA, ASCD
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 22:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 52

St. Christopher School
Top Executive: Ruth Meche
Grades Served: 6 weeks-7
Address: 3900 Derbigny St., Metairie
Telephone: 837-6871
Fax: 834-0522
Website: StChristopherSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 647
Year Founded: 1949
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 42

St. Clement of Rome
Top Executive: Roselyn K. Tindall
Grades Served: PreK3-7
Address: 3978 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 888-0386
Fax: 885-8273
Website: SCRSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 479
Year Founded: 1968
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: SACS, CEC, NCEA, LAP/NAESP
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 27

St. Cletus School
Top Executive: Jill Grabert, Principal
Grades Served: PreK3-7
Address: 3610 Claire Ave., Gretna
Telephone: 366-3538
Fax: 366-0011
Website: StCletusColts.com
Total Enrollment: 520
Year Founded: 1978
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 36

St. Dominic School
Top Executive: Adrianne M. LeBlanc, Principal
Grades Served: PreK4-7
Address: 6326 Memphis St.
Telephone: 482-4123
Fax: 486-3870
Website: StDominicNola.org
Total Enrollment: 601
Year Founded: 1924
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 42

St. Edward the Confessor School
Top Executive: Thomas Becker, Ph.D.
Grades Served: PreK1-7
Address: 4901 West Metairie Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 888-6353
Fax: 456-0960
Website: StEddy.org
Total Enrollment: 455
Year Founded: 1965
Avg. Class Size: 9 PreK1&2; 4-14, PreK3&4; 25, K-7
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1, PreK1;12:1, PreK2; 14:2, PreK3&4; 25:1, K-8
No. of Full Time Faculty: 31

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Top Executive: Joan Kathmann, Principal
Grades Served: PreK2-7
Address: 4119 Saint Elizabeth Drive, Kenner
Telephone: 468-3524
Fax: 469-6014
Website: SEASSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 450
Year Founded: 1984
Avg. Class Size: N/A
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: N/A
No. of Full Time Faculty: N/A

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Top Executive: Barbara M. Martin, Principal
Grades Served: PreK2-7
Address: 215 Betz Place, Metairie
Telephone: 833-1471
Fax: 833-1498
Website: StFrancisXavier.com
Total Enrollment: 460
Year Founded: 1926
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 40

St. George’s School
Top Executive: Rob Eichberger
Grades Served: Preschool-8
Address: 923 Napoleon Ave.
Telephone: 891-5509
Fax: 895-1225
Website: StGeorgesEpiscopal.com
Total Enrollment: 380
Year Founded: 1969
Avg. Class Size: 10-12
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: ISAS, NAIS
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 75

St. John Lutheran
Top Executive: Bethany Gonski
Grades Served: Preschool-7
Address: 3937 Canal St.
Telephone: 488-6641
Fax: 482-2101
Website: SLJNO.com
Total Enrollment: 134
Year Founded: 1834
Avg. Class Size: 15
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Lutheran Church
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 10

St. Louis King of France
Catholic School
Top Executive: Pamela Keenan Schott
Grades Served: 6 weeks-7
Address: 1600 Lake Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 833-8224
Fax: 838-9938
Website: SLKFSchool.com
Total Enrollment: 410
Year Founded: 1953
Avg. Class Size: 15
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12-15:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 88

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Top Executive: Bobby Ohler, Principal
Grades Served: PreK3-8
Address: 1050-A Robert Road, Slidell
Telephone: (985) 643-4612
Fax: (985) 643-4659
Website: SaintMM.org
Total Enrollment: 650
Year Founded: 1966
Avg. Class Size: 21
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 21:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 35

St. Martin’s Episcopal School
Top Executive: Merry Sorrells, Head of School
Grades Served: 12 Months-12
Address: 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie
Telephone: 736-9917
Fax: 736-8802
Website: StMSaints.com
Total Enrollment: 535
Year Founded: 1947
Avg. Class Size: 15
Dress Requirements: PreK-5: Uniform; 6-12: Dress Code
Affiliation: Independent Episcopal School
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 72

St. Mary Magdalen
Catholic School
Top Executive: Kimberly Downes
Grades Served: PreK-7
Address: 6421 West Metairie Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 733-1433
Fax: 736-0727
Website: SMMCougars.org
Total Enrollment: 305
Year Founded: 1957
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 20

St. Mary’s Academy
Top Executive: Sr. Clare of Assisi Pierre, President
Grades Served: PreK3-12
Address: 6905 Chef Menteur Blvd.
Telephone: 245-0200
Fax: 245-0422
Website: SMANewOrleans.com
Total Enrollment: 621
Year Founded: 1867
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 104

St. Matthew the Apostle School
Top Executive: Dennis Panepinto
Grades Served: PreK2-7
Address: 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Telephone: 737-4604
Fax: 738-7985
Website: SMASchool.net
Total Enrollment: 437
Year Founded: 1960
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 40

St. Paul’s Episcopal School
Top Executive: Charleen Schwank, Interim Head of School
Grades Served: Infant-8
Address: 6249 Canal Blvd.
Telephone: 488-1319
Fax: 304-8315
Website: StPauls-Lakeview.org
Total Enrollment: 288
Year Founded: 1961
Avg. Class Size: 16
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Independent, Episcopal
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 43

St. Peter Catholic School
Top Executive: Michael Kraus, Principal
Grades Served: PreK3-7
Address: 130 E. Temperance St., Covington
Telephone: (985) 892-1831
Fax: (985) 898-2185
Website: StPeterCov.org
Total Enrollment: 798
Year Founded: 1878
Avg. Class Size: 16-29, depending on grade level
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: Depends on grade level
No. of Full Time Faculty: 68

St. Philip Neri Catholic School
Top Executive: Carol Stack, Ph.D.
Grades Served: Nursery-7
Address: 6600 Kawanee Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 887-5600
Fax: 456-6857
Website: StPhilipNeri.org
Total Enrollment: 700
Year Founded: 1961
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: N/A
No. of Full Time Faculty: N/A

St. Pius X Catholic School
Top Executive: Pamela Fulham, Principal
Grades Served: PreK3-7
Address: 6600 Spanish Fort Blvd.
Telephone: 282-2811
Fax: 282-3043
Website: StPiusXNola.org
Total Enrollment: 458
Year Founded: 1953
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 35

St. Rita Catholic School
Top Executive: Karen Henderson
Grades Served: PreK-7
Address: 65 Fountainbleau Drive
Telephone: 866-1777
Fax: 861-8512
Website: StRitaNola.org
Total Enrollment: 220
Year Founded: 1924
Avg. Class Size: 20-24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 15

St. Rita School (Harahan)
Top Executive: Fr. John Arnone
Grades Served: 2 years-7
Address: 194 Raven Ave., Harahan
Telephone: 737-0744
Fax: 738-2184
Website: StRitaHarahan.com
Total Enrollment: 386
Year Founded: 1953
Avg. Class Size: 17
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. Of N.O.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 30

Stuart Hall School for Boys
Top Executive: Kevin Avin, Headmaster
Grades Served: PK3-7
Address: 2032 S. Carrollton Ave.
Telephone: 861-1954
Fax: 861-5389
Website: StuartHall.org
Total Enrollment: 335
Year Founded: 1984
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Male
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 45

The Good Shepherd School
Top Executive: Br. Larry Huck, S.J., President/Emily M. Paul, Principal
Grades Served: K-6
Address: 353 Baronne St.
Telephone: 598-9399
Fax: 598-9346
Website: TheGoodShephardSchool.org
Total Enrollment: 96
Year Founded: 2001
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Dress Code
Affiliation: Jesuit Community
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 19

The Waldorf School
of New Orleans
Top Executive: Shana Hartmann, Interim Administrator
Grades Served: Nursery-8
Address: 517 Soraparu St., Suite 101
Telephone: 525-2420
Fax: 525-3223
Website: WaldorfNola.org
Total Enrollment: 88
Year Founded: 2000
Avg. Class Size: 14
Dress Requirements: No Uniform; Media Free Clothing
Affiliation: AWSNA
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 7

Trinity Episcopal School
Top Executive: The Rev. Gary Taylor, Head of School
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 1315 Jackson Ave.
Telephone: 525-8661
Fax: 523-4837
Website: TrinityNola.com
Total Enrollment: 384
Year Founded: 1960
Avg. Class Size: 18
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Episcopal
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 60

Ursuline Academy
Elementary School
Top Executive: Karen Thomas McNay, Academy President
Grades Served: Toddler2-7
Address: 2635 State St.
Telephone: 861-9150
Fax: 866-5293
Website: UrsulineNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 360
Year Founded: 1727
Avg. Class Size: Varies
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Catholic
Student Mix: Female
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 38

CHARTER SCHOOLS
ARISE Academy
Top Executive: Andrew Shahan
Grades Served: K-8
Address: 3819 St. Claude Ave.
Telephone: 615.6354
Fax: N/A
Website: AriseSchools.org
Total Enrollment: 430
Year Founded: 2009
Avg. Class Size: 23
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 43

Audubon Charter School
Top Executive: Janice A. Dupuy, Principal/CEO
Grades Served: PreK3-3
Address: 6101 Chatham Drive
Telephone: 324-7100
Fax: 866-1691
Website: AudubonCharter.com
Total Enrollment: 802
Year Founded: 2005 as a Charter School
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: N/A
Affiliation: American Montessori Society, AEFE, OPSB Type 3 Charter School
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 67

Benjamin Franklin High School
Top Executive: Timothy Rusnak, Principal/CEO
Grades Served: 9-12
Address: 2001 Leon C. Simon Drive
Telephone: 286-2600
Fax: 286-2642
Website: BFHSLA.org
Total Enrollment: 891
Year Founded: 1957
Avg. Class Size: 22
Dress Requirements: Casual, Appropriate Attire
Affiliation: Accredited by SACS; Member of Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools; Affiliation with NOCCA
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 49

Edna Karr High School
Top Executive: Harold Clay
Grades Served: 9-12
Address: 3332 Huntlee Drive
Telephone: 302-7135
Fax: 301-2721
Website: EdnaKarr.org
Total Enrollment: 1080
Year Founded: 1964
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Orleans Parish School Board/Inspire NOLA Charter Schools
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 65

E.P. Harney Spirit of
Excellence Academy
Top Executive: Eileen Williams
Grades Served: K-8
Address: 2503 Willow St.
Telephone: 373-6230
Fax: 891-6919
Website: SOENola.com
Total Enrollment: 385
Year Founded: 2010
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 30

Esperanza Charter School
Top Executive: Nicole Saulny, Head of School
Grades Served: K-8
Address: 4407 S. Carrollton Ave.
Telephone: 373-6272
Fax: 488-1813
Website: EsperanzaNO.org
Total Enrollment: 455
Year Founded: 2007
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Choice Foundation
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 43

Fannie C. Williams Charter School
Top Executive: Kelly S. Batiste, Principal/CEO; Debra Dean, President B.O.D. for C.L.A.S.S.
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 11755 Dwyer Road
Telephone: 373-6228
Fax: 295-2796
Website: FCWCS.org
Total Enrollment: 600
Year Founded: 2007-’08 as Fannie C. Williams Elementary; chartered ’11-’12 as Fannie C. Williams Charter School
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: C.L.A.S.S (Community Leaders Advocating School Success) under the auspices of the Recovery School District
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 24:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 40

FirstLine Schools
Top Executive: Jay Altman, CEO
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 300 N. Broad St., Suite 207
Telephone: 267-9038
Fax: N/A
Website: FirstLineSchools.org
Total Enrollment: 3,000+ over 5 schools
Year Founded: 1998
Avg. Class Size: 20-33
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 428

International School of Louisiana
Top Executive: Melanie Tennyson
Grades Served: K-8
Address: 1400 Camp St.; 502 Olivier St.; 8101 Simon St., Metairie
Telephone: 654-1088
Fax: N/A
Website: isl-edu.org
Total Enrollment: 1,322
Year Founded: 2000
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: ISL Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: N/A

James M. Singleton Charter
Top Executive: Gregory Phillips, CEO; Debra J. Williams, Principal
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Telephone: 568-3466
Fax: 569-3378
Website: DryadesYMCA.com
Total Enrollment: 520
Year Founded: 2006
Avg. Class Size: 20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Dryades YMCA
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 52

Kenner Discovery Health
Sciences Academy
Top Executive: Dr. Patty Glaser
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 2504 Maine Ave., Metairie
Telephone: 233-4720
Fax: N/A
Website: DiscoveryHSF.org
Total Enrollment: 584
Year Founded: 2013
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Jefferson Parish Public School System
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 54

KIPP Believe College Prep
Top Executive: Luke Naegele
Grades Served: 5-8
Address: 1607 S. Carrollton Ave.
Telephone: 304-8857
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 400
Year Founded: 2006
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 40

KIPP Believe Primary
Top Executive: Sara Beth Greenberg
Grades Served: K-4
Address: 421 Burdette St.
Telephone: 266-2050
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 500
Year Founded: 2011
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 46

KIPP Central City Academy
Top Executive: Alex Jarrell
Grades Served: 5-8
Address: 2514 Third St.
Telephone: 609-2283
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 400
Year Founded: 2007
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 38

KIPP Central City Primary
Top Executive: Korbin Johnson
Grades Served: K-4
Address: 2625 Thalia St.
Telephone: 373-6290
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 500
Year Founded: 2008
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 56

KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle
Top Executive: Deanna Reddick & Tony Cognata
Grades Served: 5-8
Address: 5500 Piety Drive
Telephone: 609-2280
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 400
Year Founded: 2006
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 41

KIPP New Orleans
Leadership Primary
Top Executive: Colin Smith
Grades Served: K-4
Address: 2300 St. Claude Ave.
Telephone: 322-3924
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 500
Year Founded: 2011
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 46

KIPP Renaissance High School
Top Executive: Joey LaRoche
Grades Served: 9-12
Address: 5316 Michoud Blvd., Floor 2
Telephone: 373-6255
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 500
Year Founded: 2010
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 48

KIPP East Community Primary
Top Executive: Jenny Dennis Carey
Grades Served: K-1
Address: 4500 Mendez St.
Telephone: 373-7171
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 200
Year Founded: 2014
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 20

KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary
Top Executive: Mark Burton
Grades Served: K-4
Address: 721 St. Philip St.
Telephone: 566-1706
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 500
Year Founded: 2006
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 56

KIPP New Orleans
Leadership Academy
Top Executive: Jonny Bartlett
Grades Served: 5-8
Address: 2300 St. Claude Ave.
Telephone: 373-6256
Fax: N/A
Website: KippNewOrleans.org
Total Enrollment: 400
Year Founded: 2010
Avg. Class Size: 24
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: KIPP New Orleans Schools, Inc.
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 45

Lafayette Academy
Top Executive: Monica B. Boudouin, Head of School
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 2727 S. Carrollton Ave.
Telephone: 861-8370
Fax: N/A
Website: N/A
Total Enrollment: 968
Year Founded: N/A
Avg. Class Size: 28
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 28:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 105

Langston Hughes Academy
Top Executive: Franchesca Cain, School Director
Grades Served: PreK4-8
Address: 3519 Trafalgar St.
Telephone: 373-6251
Fax: 267-9760
Website: LangstonHughesAcademy.org
Total Enrollment: 847
Year Founded: 2007
Avg. Class Size: 30
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: FirstLine Schools
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1, Lower; 15:1, Middle
No. of Full Time Faculty: 112

Lake Forest Elementary School
Top Executive: Mardele Simmons Early, Founding CEO
Grades Served: PreK Gifted; K-8
Address: 12000 Hayne Blvd.
Telephone: 826-7140
Fax: 248-7020
Website: LakeForestCharter.org
Total Enrollment: 546
Year Founded: 2006
Avg. Class Size: 18-20
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Orleans Parish School Board
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1, PreK&K; 20:1, 1-8
No. of Full Time Faculty: 55

Martin Behrman Charter Academy of Creative Arts and Sciences
Top Executive: Rene Lewis-Carter, Principal
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 715 Opelousas St.
Telephone: 302-7090
Fax: 309-8042
Website: BehrmanCharter.org
Total Enrollment: 729
Year Founded: 1931
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Algiers Charter School Association
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 65

McDonogh City Park Academy
Top Executive: Christine Mitchell, Principal/CEO
Grades Served: PreK-8
Address: 2733 Esplanade Ave.
Telephone: 940-1740
Fax: 940-1780
Website: mcpa-no.com
Total Enrollment: 470
Year Founded: 2006
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, School Leadership Center
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 50

Mildred Osborne Charter School
Top Executive: Andrew Shahan, CEO/Traci Amanda Washington, Principal
Grades Served: K-8
Address: 6701 Curran Blvd.
Telephone: 400-0614
Fax: 708-4556
Website: MildredOsborne.org
Total Enrollment: 480
Year Founded: 2013
Avg. Class Size: 27
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: CMO – ARISE Schools
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: N/A
No. of Full Time Faculty: 49

New Orleans Military
and Maritime Academy
Top Executive: Col. William P. Davis USMC (ret), Commandant; Dr. Cecilia Garcia, Principal
Grades Served: 9-12
Address: 425 O’Bannon St.
Telephone: 227-3810
Fax: 875-4326
Website: NOMMA.net
Total Enrollment: 540
Year Founded: 2011
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Military Uniform/Civilian Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 45

Sophie B. Wright Charter
High School
Top Executive: Sharon Latton Clark, Charter Director
Grades Served: 7-12
Address: 1426 Napoleon Ave.
Telephone: 304-3916
Fax: N/A
Website: SophieBWrightSchool.com
Total Enrollment: 500
Year Founded: 1910
Avg. Class Size: 23
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: RSD
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 23:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 65

Success Preparatory Academy
Top Executive: Niloy Gangopadhyay, School Director
Grades Served: K-8
Address: 2011 Bienville St
Telephone: 909-6275
Fax: 571-6317
Website: SuccessPreparatory.org
Total Enrollment: 520
Year Founded: 2009
Avg. Class Size: 21
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: N/A
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 76

The NET Charter High School
Top Executive: Elizabeth Ostberg, Principal
Grades Served: 9-12
Address: 1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Telephone: 267-9060
Fax: 267-9059
Website: TheNETNola.org
Total Enrollment: 150-170
Year Founded: 2011
Avg. Class Size: 15-17
Dress Requirements: N/A
Affiliation: RSD – Educators for Quality Alternatives
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:2
No. of Full Time Faculty: 21

Warren Easton Charter
High School
Top Executive: Alexina Medley, Principal/CEO
Grades Served: 9-12
Address: 3019 Canal St.
Telephone: 324-7400
Fax: 324-7946
Website: WarrenEastonCharterHigh.org
Total Enrollment: 990
Year Founded: 2006 as a Charter School; 1913 as Boys Public School
Avg. Class Size: 25
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Board: Warren Easton Senior High School Foundation, Inc.; LEA: OPSB
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 54

SPECIAL SCHOOL
St. Michael Special School
Top Executive: Susan Munster M.Ed., Principal
Address: 1522 Chippewa St.
Telephone: 524-7285
Fax: 524-5883
Website: StMichaelSpecialSchool.com
Total Enrollment: 213
Year Founded: 1965
Avg. Class Size: 13
Dress Requirements: Uniform
Affiliation: Arch. of New Orleans
Student Mix: Coed
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
No. of Full Time Faculty: 26  n

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