Gambit's 2019 Annual Guide to Schools

Annual Guide to Schools 2019

Gambit’s Guide to Schools

IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA 2019

BY K A N DAC E P O W E R G R AV E S & S A R A H R AV I T S The school year just started for most New Orleans area students, but it’s already time to look forward to the next school year, assess your child’s interests and academic needs and find the best environment for them to thrive. We can’t tell you what’s best for your scholar, but we can show you the multitude of choices in the area, from public, alternative, independent and parochial schools to colleges and more.

Listings for undergraduate programs are arranged by geographic area; colleges and universities are listed together.

Jefferson Parish — East Bank ...............................2 Jefferson Parish — West Bank ............................. 6 Orleans Parish — East Bank ................................11 Orleans Parish — West Bank ............................. 15 Plaquemines Parish ................................................. 17 St. Bernard Parish ................................................... 17 St, Tammany Parish ................................................ 17 Online Schools ........................................................... 21 Outside the Metro Area ........................................ 23 Colleges/ Universities/Adult Education .......... 23

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Destrehan/Harahan/ Jefferson/River Ridge Harahan Elementary School 6723 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 737-3918; www.jpschools.org/harahan Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1926 Head of school: Stephanie Scott Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 495 Tuition: Free

Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School 8809 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-6163;

4440 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 733-9461; www.jpschools.org/jefferson Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Donna Donahoe Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 363 Tuition: Free

Riverdale High School 240 Riverdale Drive, Jefferson, (504) 833-7288; www.jpschools. org/riverdalehigh Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1962 Head of school: Danielle Yunusah Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,111 Tuition: Free

Riverdale Middle School

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JEFFERSON PARISH — EAST BANK

Jefferson Elementary School

www.jpschools.org/hazelpark Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1957 Head of school: Richelle Caiton Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 378 Tuition: Free

Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy (JCFA) East 3410 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 410-3280; www.jcfa.com Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade; 15-21 years Year founded: 2009 Head of school: John Hendricks Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment: 144 Tuition: Free

3900 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 828-2706; www.jpschools.org/riverdalemiddle Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: 1932 Head of school: Celest Cunningham Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 787 Tuition: Free

St. Charles Borromeo School 13396 River Road, Destrehan, (985) 764-9232; www.school. scbhumilitas.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 3 years oldseventh grade Year founded: 1929 Head of school: Rachel Hafford Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 441 Tuition: $5,145-$5,895

St. Rita School 194 Ravan Ave., Harahan, (504) 737-0744 Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 2 years oldseventh grade Year founded: 1953 Head of school: Miriam Daniel Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment: 375 Tuition: $5,150

Kenner A.C. Alexander Elementary School 600 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 469-7326; www.jpschools. org/alexander Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade

Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Leslie Harrison Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 551 Tuition: Free

Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School 2801 Bruin Drive, Kenner, (504) 443-4564; www.jpschools. org/bonnabel Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1972 Head of school: Dawn Kalb Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,263 Tuition: Free

Chateau Estates Elementary School 4121 Medoc Drive, Kenner, 504-464-5662; www.jpschools. org/chateau Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1985 Head of school: Colleen Winkler Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 671 Tuition: Free

Granville T. Woods Elementary School 1037 31st St., Kenner, (504) 4666252; www.jpschools.org/woods Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1967 Head of school: Lashana Pollard-Hill Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 277 Tuition: Free

Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School 1500 38th St., Kenner, (504) 468-1016; www.jpschools.org/ greenlawn Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1963 Head of school: Kevin Nanney Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 560 Tuition: Free

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans 2420 Illinois Ave., Kenner, (504) 466-4055; www.isgno.net Private/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenseventh grade Year founded: 1999 Head of school: Fouzia Parveen Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Total enrollment: 143 Tuition: $4,000

John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School 2100 Maine Ave., Kenner, (504)

469-3664; www.jpschools.org/ ckancymaggiore Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1954 Head of school: Danesha Dorsey Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 626 Tuition: Free

John James Audubon Elementary School 200 W. Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 466-0525; www.audubon. jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1979 Head of school: Emily Anderson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 511 Tuition: Free

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School 4335 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner, (504) 468-3524; www.seaschool.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 1 year oldseventh grade Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Joan N. Kathmann Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 500 Tuition: n/a

Tom Benson Elementary School 3315 Maine Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-1361; www.jpschools. org/benson Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1970 Head of school: John Starr III Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 536 Tuition: Free

Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School 26 Earnest Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-1236; www.jpschools.org/ schneckenburger Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1977 Head of school: Christi Rome Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 455 Tuition: Free

Washington Elementary Montessori School 606 Clay St., Kenner, (504) 4649111; www.jpschools.org/ washington Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1939 Head of school: Darlene Turnbull Average class size: 25 PAGE 5

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Audubon Charter School

auduboncharter.org (PK3-3) Broadway Campus October 23, November 13 & 20, December 11 8:45 a.m., 9:20 a.m., & 9:50 a.m.

(4-8) Milan Campus November 12, December 10 8:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.

(PK3-2) Gentilly Campus November 19, December 4, January 21, 8:30 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 9:50 a.m.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School

babyben.org (PK-8) November 14 5:30-7 p.m.

Benjamin Franklin High School

bfhsla.org (9-12) October 17 5:30-8 p.m.

Einstein Charter Schools einsteincharter.org

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(PK-5) (Pk-5) (6-8) (9-12)

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Einstein Charter Village de l’Est October 23 9-11 a.m.

Sherwood Forest Elementary October 23 9-11 a.m.

Einstein Charter Middle at Sarah T. Reed October 24 5-6:30 p.m.

Einstein Charter High at Sarah T. Reed October 24 5-6:30 p.m.

Hynes Charter School

hynesschool.org (Gifted PK, K-8) Hynes Charter School Lakeview (K-1) Hynes Charter School UNO November 7 & 21, December 5, January 16 8:30 a.m. (both campuses at Lakeview site)

International High School of New Orleans (IHSNO)

ihsnola.org | Statewide school (9-12) November 7, April 9 5-7 p.m.

International School of Louisiana

isl-edu.org | Statewide school

(K-2) Dixon Campus (Spanish & French) (K-5) Westbank Campus (Spanish) November 9 9-10 a.m.

Discovery Schools

discoveryhsf.org (for both Kenner Discovery (K-12) and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery (K-4) schools) (K) Rivertown Campus January 22 10 a.m.

(1-4) Maine Campus January 23 6 p.m.

(5-12) Vintage Campus January 30 6 p.m.

Lusher Charter School

lusherschool.org (K) Willow Campus November 14 9:30 a.m.

(1-5) Willow Campus November 7 9:30 a.m.

(6-12) Freret Campus October 30 6 p.m.

Mary McLeod Bethune bethunenola.org

(PK4-8) School tours are offered throughout the year. Please contact the school office to schedule an appointment.

Morris Jeff Community School

morrisjeffschool.org (PK4-8) Lopez Campus October 30 6 p.m.

(9-12) Clark Campus October 16 6 p.m.

New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School (Sci High) noscihigh.org (9-12)

November 14 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Young Audiences Charter School

ya4la.org

(K-1) Little YACS Campus January 29 6-7 p.m.

(K-10) Kate Middleton Campus November 9 12--2 p.m., January 29 6-7 p.m., March 28 12-2 p.m.

(504) 309-3245 • gnocollaborative.com The Greater New Orleans Collaborative of Charter Schools and its member charter schools do not discriminate in the rendering of services to, or regarding employment of, individuals because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

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Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 261 Tuition: Free

Metairie Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies 6201 Camphor St., Metairie, (504) 888-0969; www.jpschools. org/airlinepark Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 2009 Head of school: Tiffani Leboeuf Average class size: 20-33 Student teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 380 Tuition: Free, kindergartenfifth grade

Alice Birney Elementary School 4829 Hastings St., Metairie, (504) 885-1044; www.jpschools. org/birney Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1968 Head of school: Debbie Dantin Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 666 Tuition: Free

Archbishop Chapelle High School 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 467-3105; www.archbishopchapelle.org Private/all girls Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1962 Head of school: Leila Benoit Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment: 575 Tuition: $8,800

Archbishop Rummel High School

Atonement Lutheran School 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie, (504) 887-0225; www.alcs.org Private/coed Ages/grades: 3 years oldeighth grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: Douglas C. Molin Average class size: 19 Student/teacher ratio: 19:1 Total enrollment: 230 Tuition: $3,945-$5,630

Beary Cherry Tree

3117 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie, (504) 455-1950; www.bearycherrytree.com Private/coed Ages/grades: Infants-

Bissonet Plaza Elementary School 6818 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-0470; www.jpschools. org/bissonet Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1959 Head of school: Audrey Easley Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 626 Tuition: Free

Bridgedale Elementary

808 Zinnia Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-6807; www.jpschools. org/bridgedale Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1950 Head of school: Zachary Butler Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 481 Tuition: Free

East Jefferson High School 400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-7171; www.jpschools.org/ eastjefferson Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1953 Head of school: Ben Moscona Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,107 Tuition: Free

Ecole Classique High School 5236 Glendale St., Metairie, (504) 887-3507; www.ecoleclassique.com Private/coed Ages/grades: 2 years old12th grade Year founded: 1956 Head of school: David Federico Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1 Total enrollment: 200 Tuition: $2,800-$6,100, nursery-12th grade; $8,500 for special education

Ella Dolhonde Elementary School 219 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 837-5370; www.jpschools. org/dolhonde Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1926 Head of school: Angela Bradley Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 494 Tuition: Free

Grace King High School 4301 Grace King Place, Metairie, (504) 888-7334; www.jpschools. org/king Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1968 Head of school: Sharon Meggs-Hamilton Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment: 1,326 Tuition: Free

Green Park Elementary School 1409 N. Upland Ave., Metairie, (504) 466-0205; www.jpschools. org/greenpark Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1959 Head of school: Sandy Phillips Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 446 Tuition: Free

Harold Keller Elementary School 5301 Irving St., Metairie, (504) 887-3836; www.jpschools. org/keller Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1966 Head of school: Jessica Smith Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 488 Tuition: Free

J.C. Ellis Elementary School 801 Brockenbraugh Court, Metairie, (504) 833-7254; www.jpschools.org/ellis Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1951 Head of school: Lisa Kendrick Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 737 Tuition: Free

J.D. Meisler Middle School 3700 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5832; www.jpschools. org/meisler Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: 1976 Head of school: Vicki Jarrell Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 810 Tuition: Free

John Calvin Presbyterian PlaySchool 4201 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 888-1375; www.johncalvinchurch.org/ playschool Private/coed Ages/grades: 1 year oldprekindergarten Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Lauren Crisler Oufnac Average class size: 14

Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Total enrollment: 175 Tuition: $1,700-$,3,325

John Q. Adams Middle School 5525 Henican Place, Metairie, (504) 887-5240; www.jpschools. org/adams Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: 1967 Head of school: Jason Beber Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 818 Tuition: Free

Kehoe France School 720 Elise Ave., Metairie, (504) 7330472; www.kehoe-france.com Private/coed Ages/grades: 8 weeks oldseventh grade Year founded: 1962 Head of school: Tanya Price Average class size: 12-18 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1 Total enrollment: 445 Tuition: $8,800-$10,250

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

2504 Maine Ave., Metairie, (504) 233-4720; www.discoveryhsf.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarten12th grade Year founded: 2013 Head of school: Patty Glaser Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:2-27:1 Total enrollment: 1,851 Tuition: Free

Kinder Haus Montessori

5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-2424; www.kinderhausmontessori.com Private/coed Ages/grades: 1 year oldkindergarten Year founded: 1984 Heads of school: Erika Davis, Angela Perret, Pat Lacoste Average class size: 12 (1-2 years old), 24 (2-4 years old), 36 (3-6 years old) Student/teacher ratio: 6:1-12:1 (3-6 years old) Total enrollment: 69 Tuition: $7,056-$14,520

The Little School 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-9964, www.thelittleschoolmetairie.com Private/coed Ages/grades: 2-5 years old Year founded: n/a Head of school: Renee Hemel Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Total enrollment: 68 Tuition: $2,600-$5,900

Lutheran High School 3864 17th St., Metairie, (504) 455-4062; www.lutheranhighschool.net Private/coed

Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Carol A. Christen Average class size: 13 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment: 125 Tuition: $6,000

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School 1564 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 835-8439; www.jpschools. org/riviere Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: Holly Manson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 613 Tuition: Free

Memorial Baptist School & Early Learning Center 5701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-0533; www.mbsmetairie.org Private/coed Ages/grades: 6 weeks oldseventh grade Year founded: 1981 Head of school: Jerry Riggs Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 335 Tuition: $2,950-$5,750

Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies

201 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-5539; www.metairie. jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1939 Head of school: Lisa Babin Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 377 Tuition: Free

Our Lady of Divine Providence Early Childhood & Daycare 925 N. Atlanta, Metairie, (504) 466-0591; www.oldpearlychildhoodprogram.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 6 weeks-4 years old Year founded: 2011 Head of school: Pat Usner Average class size: 5 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: $8,040

Phoebe Hearst School 5208 Wabash St., Metairie, (504) 887-8814; www.jpschools. org/hearst Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1966 Head of school: Valentine Williams Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 632 Tuition: Free PAGE 6

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1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-5592; www.rummelraiders.com Parochial/all boys Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1962 Head of school: Marc Milano Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: $8,850

prekindergarten Year founded: 1972 Head of school: Paula Polito Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 4:1 infants, 5:1 toddlers, 10:1 3and 4-year-olds Total enrollment: 220 Tuition: $9,100

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Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School

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8101 Simon St., Metairie, (504) 737-3132; www.jpschools.org/bunche Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: Monya Criddle Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 349 Tuition: Free

Ridgewood Preparatory School 201 Pasadena Ave., Metairie, (504) 835-2545; www.ridgewoodprep.com Private/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-12th grade Year founded: 1948 Head of school: M.J. Montgomery Jr. Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 230 Tuition: $5,300-$7,400

Rudolph Matas Elementary School 1201 Elise Ave., Metairie, (504) 733-6200; www. jpschools.org/matas Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1966 Head of school: Scott Deemer Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 566 Tuition: Free

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St. Ann Catholic School

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4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie (504) 455-8383; www.stannschool.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 2 years oldseventh grade Year founded: 1975 Head of school: Lindsay S. Guidry Average of class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 865 Tuition: $2,520-$5,590 (2 years-prekindergarten); $5,390 (kindergartenseventh grade)

St. Benilde School 1803 Division St., Metairie, (504) 833-9894; www.stbenilde.com Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 6 weeks old-seventh grade Year founded: 1968 Head of school: Thomas Huck Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1

Total enrollment: 285 Tuition: $685 per month (6 weeks-2 years old), $5,799$6,110

St. Christopher School 3900 Derbigny St., Metairie, (504) 837-6871; www.stchristopherschool.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 3 years old-seventh grade Year founded: 1949 Head of school: Ruth Meche Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment: 510 Tuition: $5,350

St. Edward the Confessor School 4901 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-6353; www.steddyschool.com Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 1 year old-seventh grade Year founded: 1965 Head of school: Thomas Becker Average class size: 19 Student/teacher ratio: 19:1 Total enrollment: 419 Tuition: $5,700

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School 6421 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 733-1433; www.smmcougars.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 3 years old-seventh grade Year founded: 1955 Head of school: Theresa Hebert Average class size: 20-25 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment: 215 Tuition: $5,050-5,575

Slater Torah Academy 5210 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 456-6429; www.torahacademynola.com Private/coed Ages/grades: Infanteighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Naomi Smith Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Total enrollment: 78 Tuition: $8,000-$8,500

T.H. Harris Middle School 911 Elise Ave., Metairie, (504) 733-0867; www.jpschools.org/harris Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixtheighth grades Year founded: 1960

Head of school: Brenda Hubbard Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 675 Tuition: Free

Victory Christian Academy 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 733-5087; www.vcagators.net Private/coed Ages/grades: 3 years oldeighth grade Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Michelle Nichols Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1-25:1 Total enrollment: 216 Tuition $4,250

Wee Friends Pre-Kinder 864 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 837-9790; www.weefriendsprekinder.com Private/coed Ages/grades: 1 year old5 years old Year founded: 1985 Head of school: Stacy Thiel Average class size: 8 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment: 32 Tuition: $8,500

JEFFERSON PARISH — WEST BANK Gretna/Terrytown Arden Cahill Academy 3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, (504) 392-0902; www.ardencahillacademy.com Private/coed Ages/grades: 6 weeks10th grade Head of school: Mary Kevin Cahill (lower and middle school), Laura Bloom Martin (high school) Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment: 400 Tuition: $675 per month (infant center), $7,400$8,000

Frederick Douglass Elementary School 1400 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 374-6010; www.douglass.jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1940 Head of school: Cindy Sheldon Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Annual Guide to Schools 2019 Total enrollment: 307 Tuition: Free

Total enrollment: 360 Tuition: Free

George A. Cox Elementary School

Livaudais Middle School

2630 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 394-5890; www.jpschools.org/cox Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: Shelita Jones Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 447 Tuition: Free

925 Lamar Ave., Terrytown, (504) 3937544; www.jpschools.org/ livaudais Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixtheighth grade Year founded: 1968 Head of school: Demetria Hamilton Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 693 Tuition: Free

Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School

McDonogh 26 Elementary School

950 Behrman Highway, Terrytown, (504) 3938732; www.jpschools.org/ boudreaux Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1985 Head of school: Kiplyn Diaz-Pereira Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 630 Tuition: Free

1200 Jefferson St., Gretna, (504) 362-9929; www.jpschools.org/ mcdonogh26 Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1967 Head of school: Myrtle Weber Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 280 Tuition: Free

Gretna Middle School

Paul J. Solis Elementary School 2850 Mt. Laurel Drive, Gretna, (504) 392-7867; www.jpschools.org/solis Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Vicki Esquivel Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 774 Tuition: Free

Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies

Ruppel Academie Francaise

Gretna, (504) 366-3582; www.jpschools.org/ gretna2 Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1923 Head of school: Tamara Warner Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 363 Tuition: Free

815 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 361-8905; www.jpschools.org/ruppel Ages/grades: 4 years oldeighth grade Year founded: 1926 Head of school: Emily Miller Average class size: 26 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1-26:1 Total enrollment: 210 Tuition: Free

Jefferson RISE Charter School 501 B Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, (504) 267-3977; www.jeffersonrise.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixtheighth grade Year founded: 2015 Head of school: Kathleen Sullivan Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a

St. Cletus Catholic School 3610 Claire Ave., Gretna, (504) 366-3538; www.stcletus.com Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 3 years old-seventh grade Year founded: 1978 Head of school: Jill Grabert Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 311 Tuition: $5,150

Shirley T. Johnson/ Gretna Park Elementary School 1130 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 366-1660; www.jpschools.org/ gretnapark Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1957 Head of school: Michelle Montagnino Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 627 Tuition: Free

Terry Parkway Learning Center 559 Terry Parkway, Terrytown, (504) 3661962; www.llctplc.com Public/coed Ages/grades: 6 weeks old-prekindergarten Year founded: n/a Head of school: Megan Cruse-Blatcher Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 145 Tuition: $130-$140 per week

Terrytown Elementary School 550 E. Forest Lawn Drive, Terrytown, (504) 3768928; www.jpschools.org/ terrytown Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 2010 Head of school: Teresita Diaz Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 566 Tuition: Free

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William Hart Elementary School 2001 Hancock St., Gretna, (504) 366-4346; www.jpschools.org/hart Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 1950 Head of school: Janeen Weston Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a PAGE 9

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University Montessori School

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies 17 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 363-4300; www.jpschools.org/tjeff Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Andrew Vincent Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 399 Tuition: Free

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910 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 366-0120; www.jpschools.org/ gretnamiddle Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixtheighth grades Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Duane Foret Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 620 Tuition: Free

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Total enrollment: 345 Tuition: Free

Young Audiences Charter School 1407 Virgil St., Gretna, (504) 3046332; www.yacharterschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergartenninth grade Year founded: 2013 Head of school: Brandon House Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment: 1,200 Tuition: Free

Grand Isle Grand Isle High School 149 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, (504) 787-2577; www.jpschools.org/ grandisle Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten12th grade Year founded: 1940 Head of school: Christine Templet Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 153 Tuition: Free

Harvey Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary 1121 Pailet Ave., Harvey, (504) 366-1708; www.jpschools. org/stville Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1959 Head of school: Terrah Averette-Harrison Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 413 Tuition: Free

Ella C. Pittman Elementary School

Helen Cox High School 2200 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 367-6388; www.jpschools. org/helencox Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1967 Head of school: Brandon Van Vleck Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,066 Tuition: Free

Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy (JCFA) 475 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 410-3121; www.jcfa.co Public/coed Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade

Students watch their instructor perform an experiment at Brother Martin High School.

Laureate Academy Charter School 2115 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, (504) 503-0170; www.laureatecharter.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2015 Head of school: Claire Heckerman Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 240 Tuition: Free

West Jefferson High School 2200 Eighth St., Harvey, (504) 368-6055; www.westjefferson.jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1955 Head of school: Vanessa Brown-Lewis Average class size: 30 Student/teacher ratio: 33:1 Total enrollment: 1,530 Tuition: Free

Woodland West Elementary School 2143 Mars St., Harvey, (504) 366-5308; www.jpschools. org/woodlandwest Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Latonga Watts-Toney Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 781 Tuition: Free

Woodmere Elementary

3191 Alex Kornman Blvd., Harvey, (504) 348-2410; www.jpschools. org/woodmere Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Cecily White Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 386 Tuition: Free

Lafitte Fisher Middle-High School 2529 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte (504) 689-3665; www.jpschools. org/fisher Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-12th grade Year founded: 1925 Head of school: Dawn Matherne Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment: 524 Tuition: Free

Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School 4924 City Park St., Lafitte,

(504) 689-4136; www.jpschools. org/kerner Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1986 Head of school: Suzanne Bordlee Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 494 Tuition: Free

Marrero Academy of Our Lady 5501 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, (504) 341-6217; www.theacademyofourlady.org Parochial/all girls Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 2007 Head of school: Michelle Geiger Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 520 Tuition: $8,875

Allen Ellender School 4501 E. Ames Blvd., Marrero, (504) 341-9469; www.jpschools. org/ellender Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1973 Head of school: Cherie Varisco Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 599 Tuition: Free

Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School 2500 Bent Tree Blvd., Marrero, (504) 340-0487; www.janet.jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1986

Head of school: Karen Doyle Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 698 Tuition: Free

Estelle Elementary School 2800 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-3727; www. jpschools.org/Estelle Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1969 Head of school: Alisha Gilbert Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 803 Tuition: Free

Harry S. Truman Middle School 5417 Ehret Road, Marrero, (504) 341-0961; www.truman. jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1987 Head of school: Terry Johnson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 509 Tuition: Free

Immaculate Conception School 4520 Sixth St., Marrero, (504) 3474409; www.icschargers.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: Six weeks oldseventh grade Year founded: 1924 Head of school: Kimberly DiMarco Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 615 Tuition: $5,100-$6,250

John Ehret High School 4300 Patriot St., Marrero,

(504) 340-7651; www.jpschools.org/ehret Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1972 Head of school: Wesley Taylor Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 2,034 Tuition: Free

Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center

1429 B Ames Blvd., Marrero, (504) 340-6963; www.jpschools. org/cuillier Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Yelitza Gray Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 150 Tuition: Free

Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School 500 Pine St., Marrero, (504) 347-0254; www.jpschools.org/collins Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1925 Head of school: Jenenne Coulon Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 394 Tuition: Free

L.H. Marrero Middle School 4100 Seventh St., Marrero, (504) 341-5842; www.jpschools.org/marrero Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: 1940 Head of school: Christina Conforto Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a PAGE 11

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3800 13th St., Harvey, (504) 3404937; www.pittman.jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1977 Head of school: Angelia Grabert Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 601 Tuition: Free

Year founded: 2010 Head of school: Chaun Fluery Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 113 Tuition: Free

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L.W. Higgins High School 7201 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, (504) 341-2273; www.jpschools. org/higgins Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1968 Head of school: Faith Joseph Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,215 Tuition: Free

Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts 1429 Ames Blvd., Marrero, (504) 340-8489; www.lincoln. jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1951 Head of school: Karen Favorite Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 477 Tuition: Free

Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies 2820 Mount Kennedy Drive, Marrero, (504) 347-4739; www.jpschools.org/stpierre Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1939 Head of school: Londa Foster Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 365 Tuition: Free

Westbank Community School

Westwego Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford 435 S. Jamie Blvd., Westwego, (504) 436-2474; www.jpschools. org/gilbert Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1970 Head of school: Terri Howard Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 569 Tuition: Free

Joshua Butler Elementary School 300 Fourth St., Westwego, (504) 341-1351; www.jpschools. org/butler Public/coed

Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2008 Head of school: Allison Lowe Average class size: 28 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment: 686 Tuition: Free

Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School

Alliance Francaise de La Nouvelle Orleans

537 Avenue D, Westwego, (504) 341-1451; www.jpschools. org/thibodeaux Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1940 Head of school: Diedra Miller Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 295 Tuition: Free

1519 Jackson Ave., (504) 5680770; www.af-neworleans.org Public/coed Ages/grades: All ages Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Audrey Nikitine Average class size: 7 Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Total enrollment: 450 Tuition: $185 for 10 weeks (3-6 years old, one hour per week); $380 for 10 weeks (adults), $45 per hour (semi-private lessons for up to three people), $199 for 10 classes, $359 for 20 classes, $799 (unlimited for weekly conversation classes)

Stella Worley Middle School 801 Spartan Drive, Westwego, (504) 348-4964; www.worley. jpschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: 1986 Head of school: Michelle Biagas Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 570 Tuition: Free

Vic A. Pitre Elementary School 1525 Spruce St., Westwego, (504) 341-6517; www.jpschools. org/pitre Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: Brenda DeGraw Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 361 Tuition: Free

ORLEANS PARISH — EAST BANK Abramson Sci Academy 5552 Read Blvd., (504) 373-6264 Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 2008 Head of school: Rhonda Dale Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 610 Tuition: Free

Academy of the Sacred Heart 4521 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8911943; www.ashrosary.org Private/all girls Ages/grades: 1 year old12th grade Year founded: 1867 Head of school: Melanie A. Guste Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment: 747 Tuition: $9,810-$20,250

Akili Academy of New Orleans 3811 N. Galvez St., (504) 3554172; www.akiliacademy.org Public/coed

Arthur Ashe Charter School 1456 Gardena Drive, (504) 3736267; www.firstlineschools.org/ arthur-ashe-charter-school Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2007 Head of school: Shanda Gentry Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 832 Tuition: Free

Audubon Charter School — Gentilly 4720 Painters St., (504) 309-9434; www.auduboncharter.com Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenthird grade Year founded: 2018 Head of school: David LaViscount Average class size: 26 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment: 185 Tuition: Free for kindergarteneighth grade

Audubon Charter School — Uptown 428 Broadway St., (504) 324-7100; www.auduboncharter.com Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2006 Head of school: Missy Forcier (lower campus), Adrienne Collopy (upper campus) Average class size: 29 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1, Montessori; 30:1, French program Total enrollment: 875 Tuition: Free, kindergarteneighth grade

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School 1116 Jefferson Ave., (504) 3043932; www.babyben.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-

fifth grade Year founded: 1989 Head of school: Charlotte Matthew Average class size: 26 Student/teacher ratio: 26:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

Year founded: n/a Head of school: Rhonda Taylor Average class size: 4-20 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 494 Tuition: Free

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School 401 Nashville Ave., (504) 304-3932; www.babyben.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: 1989 Head of school: Charlotte Matthew Average class size: 26 Student/teacher ratio: 26:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

New Orleans City Park, 8 Friederichs Ave., (504) 486-6770; www.cbs-no.org Parochial/coed, prekindergartenfourth grade; all boys fifthseventh grade Ages/grades: Prekindergartenseventh grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: Joey Scaffidi Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: $7,350-$7,950

Benjamin Franklin High School

Christian Brothers School

2001 Leon C. Simon Drive, (504) 286-2600; www.bfhsla.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1957 Head of school: Patrick Widhalm Average class size: 19.5 Student/teacher ratio: 17.5:1 Total enrollment: 1,000 Tuition: Free

Bishop McManus Academy 13123 I-10 Service Road, (504) 246-5121; www.bishopmcmanus.com Private/coed Ages/grades: 2 years oldninth grade Year founded: 1975 Head of school: Toni-Lynn Tyson Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment: 150 Tuition: $4,850

Brother Martin High School 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 283-1561; www.brothermartin.com Parochial/all boys Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1869 Head of school: Greg Rando and Ryan Gallagher Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment: 1,100 Tuition: $10,390

Cabrini High School 1400 Moss St., (504) 482-1193; www.cabrinihigh.com Parochial/all girls Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1959 Head of school: Jack Truxillo Average class size: 19 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment: 375 Tuition: $10,800

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Early Head Start/ Head Start Program 8326 Apricot St., (504) 861-6359; www.ccano.org/headstart-program Public/coed Ages/grades: 6 weeks-4 years old

Christian Brothers School

4600 Canal St., (504) 488-4426; www.cbs-no.org Parochial/coed, prekindergartenfourth grade; parochial/all girls fifth-seventh grade Ages/grades: Prekindergartenseventh grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: Joey Scaffidi Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: $7,350-$7,525

Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest Elementary School 4801 Maid Marion Drive, (504) 503-0110; www.einsteincharter.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Ashley Daniels-Hall Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment: 487 Tuition: Free

Einstein Charter Middle School 5316 Michoud Blvd., (504) 5030470; www.einsteincharter.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: 2015 Head of school: Adrienell L. Boyd Average class size: 28 Student/teacher ratio: 28:1 Total enrollment: 445 Tuition: Free

Fannie C. Williams Charter School 11755 Dwyer Road, (504) 3736228; www.fcwcs.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2007 Head of school: Kelly S. Batiste Average class size: 27 Student/teacher ratio: 27:1 Total enrollment: 575 Tuition: Free

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2590 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 371-4651; www.jpschools. org/wbcommunity Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1963 Head of school: Scott Robichaux Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 92 Tuition: Free

Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: 1923 Head of school: Denise Rehm Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 455 Tuition: Free

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TWO SCHOOLS. ONE HEART. Honor • Endurance • Academic Achievement Responsibility • Tolerance

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Accepting applications for grades K-12th Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Opening August 2020!

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CHARTER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

Kindergarten – Thursday, November 14, 9:30 am Grades 1 to 5 – Thursday, November 7, 9:30 am Willow Campus, 7315 Willow St. Middle & High School, Grades 6 to 12 Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 pm Freret Campus, 5624 Freret St.

lusherschool.org Lusher Charter School does not discriminate in the rendering of services to, or regarding employment of, individuals because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

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firstline-live-oak Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2018 Head of school: Dione Singleton Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 465 Tuition: Free

George Washington Carver High School 3059 Higgins Blvd., (504) 3083660; www.carvercollegiate.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 2012 Head of school: Jerel Bryant Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment: 805 Tuition: Free

Harriet Tubman Charter School 2701 Lawrence St. (Montessori prekindergarten-grade 2), 2013 General Meyer Ave. (thirdeighth grade), (504) 227-3800; www.tubmancharterschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2011 Head of school: Julie Lause Average class size: 20 prekindergarten, 30 kindergarteneighth grade Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 1,000 Tuition: Free

Holy Cross School

Homer A. Plessy Community School 721 St. Philip St., (504) 503-0055; www.plessyschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2012 Head of school: Meghan Raychaudhuri Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 489 Tuition: Free

Hynes Charter School Lakeview 990 Harrison Ave., (504) 3247160; www.hynesschool.com Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1952 Head of school: Anne Kramer Average class size: 20-27 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1

Delgado Community College students take a few moments to study between classes.

Hynes Charter School UNO 6101 Chatham Drive, (504) 3597700; www.hynesschool.com Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergartenfirst grade Year founded: 1952 Head of school: Brittany Smith Average class size: 20-27 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment: 210 Tuition: Free

International High School of New Orleans 727 Carondelet St., (504) 6135703; www.ihsnola.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 2009 Head of school: Sean Wilson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment: 464 Tuition: Free

International School of Louisiana-Dixon Campus 4040 Eagle St., (504) 229-4375; www.isl-edu.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergartensecond grade Year founded: 2000 Head of school: Melanie Tennyson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

International School of Louisiana-Uptown Campus

Total enrollment: 406 Tuition: Free

Langston Hughes Academy

Jesuit High School 4133 Banks St., (504) 486-6631; www.jesuitnola.org Parochial/all-boys Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1847 Head of school: Fr. Christopher S. Fronk Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment: 1,325 Tuition: $9,750-$9,950

3519 Trafalgar St., (504) 3736251; www.firstlineschools.org/ langston-hughes-academy Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2010 Head of school: Carrie Bevans Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 764 Tuition: Free

Jewish Community Center (JCC) Nursery School and Pre-K

Life of Christ Christian Academy

1400 Camp St., (504) 654-1088; www.isl-edu.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2000 Head of school: Melanie Tennyson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8970143; www.nojcc.org Private/coed Ages/grades: 13 months old-prekindergarten Year founded: 1948 Head of school: Adrienne Shulman Average class size: 10-20 Student/teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1 Total enrollment: 175 Tuition: $3,915-$8,230

Isidore Newman School

Lafayette Academy

1903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 8966323; www.newmanschool.org Private/coed Ages/grades: Early childhood12th grade Year founded: 1903 Head of school: Dale M. Smith Average class size: 14-16 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment: 1,230 Tuition: $19,950-$26,022

James M. Singleton Charter School 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-3466; www.dryadesymca.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 1999 Head of school: Erika Mann Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1

1331 Kerlerec St., (504) 934-4683; www.lafayetteacademyno.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fifth-eighth grade Year founded: 2006 Head of school: Susan Jurkanas Average class size: 26 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment: 525 Tuition: Free

Lake Forest Charter School 11110 Lake Forest Blvd., (504) 826-7140; www.lakeforestcharter.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2006 Head of school: Mardele S. Early Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 18:1 Total enrollment: 660 Tuition: Free

1851 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 9455778; www.lifeofchristchristianacademy.com Parochial/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten12th grade Year founded: 1997 Head of school: Cheryl Leufroy Frilot Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment: 45 Tuition: $5,800

Livingston Collegiate 7301 Dwyer Road, (504) 5030004; www.livingstoncollegiate.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 2016 Head of school: Evan Stoudt Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 614 Tuition: Free

Louise S. McGehee School 2343 Prytania St., 504-561-1224; www.mcgeheeschool.com Private/all girls Ages/grades: Prekindergarten12th grade, Little Gate, 1-4 years old Year founded: 1912 Head of school: Kimberly

Field-Marvin Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment: 472 Tuition: $16,457-$24,271

Lusher Charter Elementary School 7315 Willow St., (504) 862-5110; www.lusherschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergartenfifth grade Founded: 1913 Head of school: Kathy Riedlinger Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 672 Tuition: Free

Lusher Charter Middle and High School 5624 Freret St., (504) 304-3960; www.lusherschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-12th grade Founded: 1913 Head of school: Kathy Riedlinger Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,193 Tuition: Free

Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans 5951 Patton St.; 1800 Monroe St., (504) 620-5500; www.lfno.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenninth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Marina Schoen Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1- 25:1 Total enrollment: 1,026 Tuition: Free

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5601 Elysian Fields Ave. (primary school), 5500 Paris Ave. (middle and high school), (504) 942-3100; www.holycrosstigers.com Parochial/all boys Ages/grades: Prekindergarten12th grade Year founded: 1849 Head of school: Sean P. Martin Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 955 Tuition: $7,225-$8,875

Total enrollment: 715 Tuition: Free

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Year founded: n/a Average class size: 26 Student/teacher ratio: 26:1 Total enrollment: 680 Tuition: Free

Mildred Osborne Charter School

6601 Franklin Ave., (504) 267-9765; www.eqaschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Eighth12th grade Year founded: 2017 Head of school: Kristina Baiamonte Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment: 175 Tuition: Free

Morris Jeff Community School

New Harmony High School

211 S. Lopez St., (504) 3736258; www.morrisjeffschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-eighth grade Year founded: 2010 Head of school: Patricia Perkins Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

3368 Esplanade Ave., (504) 612-7869; www.newharmonyhigh.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth10th grade Year founded: 2018 Head of school: Sunny Dawn Summers Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 102 Tuition: Free

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1301 N. Derbigny St., (504) 373-6258; www.morrisjeffschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: 2010 Head of school: Patricia Perkins Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

Mount Carmel Academy 7027 Milne Blvd., (504) 288-7626; www.mcacubs.com Parochial/all girls Ages/grades: Eighth12th grade Year founded: 1840 Head of school: Sr. Camille Anne Campbell Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1 Total enrollment: 1,250 Tuition: $9,400

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The NET Charter High School: Gentilly

6701 Curran Blvd., (504) 400-0614; www.ariseschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarten-eighth grade Year founded: 2012 Head of school: Jolene Galpin Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 12 Total enrollment: 537 Tuition: Free

Morris Jeff Community School

194 Ravan Avenue • Harahan • 504-737-0744, ext. 1000 www.stritaharahan.com

Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment: 150 Tuition: Free

1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 267-9060; www.eqaschools.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Eighth12th grade Year founded: 2011 Head of school: Neil Poynter

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2787; nocca.com Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade and middle school preparatory programs Year founded: 1973 Head of school: Kyle Wedberg Average class size: 28 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment: 547 Tuition: Free

New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School 5625 Loyola Ave., (504) 324-7061; www.noscihigh.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: 1993 Head of school: Monique G. Cola Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 21:1 Total enrollment: 459 Tuition: Free

Paul Habans Charter School 3501 Seine St., (504) 9411810; www.habanscharterschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekinder-

garten-eighth grade Year founded: 2013 Head of school: Elizabeth LaMotte-Mitchell Average class size: 20-28 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 835 Tuition: Free

Phillis Wheatley Community School 2300 Dumaine St., (504) 373-6205; www.firstlineschools.org/ philliswheatleycommunity-School Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-eighth grade Year founded: 2010 Head of school: Diana Archuleta Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 805 Tuition: Free

Raphael Academy 500 Soraparu St., (504) 524-5955; www.raphaelacademy.org Private/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarten-12th grade Year founded: 2012 Head of school: Jacqueline Case Average class size: 5-7 Student/teacher ratio: 7:2 Total enrollment: 15 Tuition: $12,100-$13,250

Rosenwald Collegiate Academy 1801 L.B. Landry Ave., (504) 503-1400; www.rosenwaldcollegiate.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth10th grade Year founded: 2018 Head of school: Benjamin Davis Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 250 Tuition: Free

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 8012 Oak St., (504) 861-3743; www.standrewsepiscopalschool.org Private/coed Ages/grades: 1 year oldeighth grade Year founded: 1957 Head of school: Kathryn Fitzpatrick Average class size: 15 Student teacher ratio: 5:1 Total enrollment: 228 Tuition: $1,000-$1,150 per month preschool; $13,815$15,015

St. Dominic School 6326 Memphis St., (504) 482-4123; www.stdominicnola.org

Annual Guide to Schools 2019 Parochial/Coed Ages/grades: 3 years old-seventh grade Year founded: 1924 Head of school: Ashley Lynn Ogden Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1-20:1 Total enrollment: 725 Tuition: $5,800-$6,500

St. George’s Episcopal School 923 Napoleon Ave., (504) 891-5509; www.stgnola.org Private/coed Ages/grades: 1 year oldeighth grade Year founded: 1969 Head of school: Joseph Kreutziger Average class size: 6-18 Student/teacher ratio: 5:1 Total enrollment: 400 Tuition: $5,740-$21,610

St. Mary’s Dominican High School 7701 Walmsley St., (504) 865-9401; www.stmarysdominican.org Private/all girls Ages/grades: Eighth12th grade Year founded: 1860 Head of school: Cynthia A. Thomas Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment: 873 Tuition: $9,990

St. Michael Special School

St. Stephen School 1027 Napoleon Ave., (504) 891-1927; www.ststephencs.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 2 years old-seventh grade Year founded: 1954 Head of school: Rosie Kendrick Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 187 Tuition: $5,700

Samuel J. Green Charter School 2319 Valence St., (504) 304-3532; www.firstlineschools.org/samuel-jgreen-charter-School

Stuart Hall for Boys 2032 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-5384; www.stuarthall.org Private/boys Ages/grades: 3 years old-seventh grade Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Kevin Avin Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment: 347 Tuition: $12,500-$14,975

Trinity Episcopal School 1315 Jackson Ave., (504) 525-8661; www.trinitynola.org Private/coed Ages/grades: 15 months old-eighth grade Year founded: 1960 Head of school: the Rev. Gary Taylor Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Total enrollment: 425 Tuition: $5,425-$21,105

University Montessori School 7508 Burthe St., (504) 8651659; www.umsnola.org Private/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-kindergarten Year founded: 1978 Head of school: Teddi Locke Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: 7:1-11:1 Total enrollment: 50 Tuition: $6,950-$12,050

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans 2635 State St., (504) 8665292; www.go.uanola.org Private/all girls Ages/grades: 1 year old12th grade Year founded: 1727 Head of school: Karen T. McNay Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 625 Tuition: $11,100

Waldorf School of New Orleans 2539 Columbus St., (504) 525-2420; www.waldorfnola.org Private/coed Ages/grades: Infantseighth grade Year founded: 2000 Head of school: Joseph Peychaud Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1

Total enrollment: 165 Tuition: $10,980

Walter L. Cohen College Prep 2503 Willow St., (504) 3350400; www.cohencollegeprep.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: 1949 Head of school: Darren Lewis Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment: 280 Tuition: Free

Warren Easton Charter High School 3019 Canal St., (504) 3247400; www.warreneastoncharterhigh.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: 1913 Head of school: Mervin Jackson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment: 1,000 Tuition: Free

ORLEANS PARISH — WEST BANK International School of Louisiana-Uptown 502 Olivier St., (504) 27494571; www.isl-edu.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: 2000 Head of school: Melanie Tennyson Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

L.B. Landry - O.P. Walker High School 1200 L.B. Landry Ave., (504) 302-7170; www. algierscharterschool.org/ schools/landrywalker Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: 2013 Head of school: Tomika Washington Average class size: 30 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 950 Tuition: Free

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1522 Chippewa St., (504) 524-7285; www.stmichaelspecialschool.com Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 6 years old-adulthood Year founded: 1965 Head of school: Romaine McCarthy Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Total enrollment: 215 Tuition: $5,320

Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-eighth grade Year founded: 2006 Head of school: Ava Lee Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 510 Tuition: Free

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Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2005 Head of school: Jean Meyer Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 803 Tuition: Free

New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy 425 O’Bannon St., (504) 227-3810; www.nomma.net Public/coed Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 2010 Head of school: Col. Christopher Schlafer Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment: 937 Tuition: Free

PLAQUEMINES PARISH Belle Chasse Academy 100 Fifth St., Belle Chasse, (504) 433-5850; www.bellechasseacademy.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Kindergarteneighth grade Year founded: 2002 Head of school: Jane Dye Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 904 Tuition: Free

Belle Chasse High School 8346 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 595-6600; www.bchs. ppsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: 1928 Head of school: Jemi L. Carlone Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 22:1 Total enrollment: 971 Tuition: Free

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School 2305 Fenelon St., Chalmette, (504) 271-2953; www.olpsschool.org Public/coed Ages/grades: 3 years oldseventh grade Year founded: 1952 Head of school: Annette Accomando Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment: 404 Tuition: $4,575-$5,575

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Abita Springs Middle School 72079 Maple St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-2070; www.abitaspringsmiddle.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourth-sixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Eddie Strohmeyer Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

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Bush Fifth Ward Junior High School 81419 Highway 21, Bush, (985) 886-3273; www.fifthwardjunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-eighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Chris Oufnac Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 474 Tuition: Free

Covington Archbishop Hannan High School 71324 Highway 1077, Covington, (985) 249-6363; www.hannanhigh.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1987 Head of school: Charles Latour Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 620 Tuition: $9,570

Covington Elementary School 325 S. Jackson St., Covington, (985) 892-4311; www.clearwoodjunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenthird grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Melissa Eason Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 569 Tuition: Free

Covington High School 73030 Lion Drive, Covington, (985) 892-3422; www.covingtonhigh.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Robert DeRoche Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Total enrollment: 1,552 Tuition: Free

Holy Trinity Lutheran Ministries Childhood Development Center 1 N. Marigold Drive, Covington, (985) 892-6146; www.htlministries.org/School Public/coed Ages/grades: 18 months4 years old Year founded: 1991 Head of school: Deborah Nelson Average class size: 14 Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Total enrollment: 150 Tuition: $3,290-$5,560

Kehoe-France Northshore School 25 Patricia Drive, Covington, (985) 892-4415; www.kehoefrancens.com Public/coed Ages/grades: 8 weeksseventh grade Year founded: 1996 Head of school: Brad Humphreys Average class size: 13 Student/teacher ratio: 7:1- 13:1 Total enrollment: 208 Tuition: n/a

Lee Road Junior High School 79131 Highway 40, Covington, (985) 892-3636; www.leeroadjunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarteneighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Kalinda Fauntleroy Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 836 Tuition: Free

Lyon Elementary School 1615 N. Florida St., Covington, (985) 892-0869; www.lyonelementary.stpsb.org

Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenthird grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Jeanine Barnes Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 606 Tuition: Free

Northlake Christian School 70104 Wolverine Drive, Covington, (985) 635-0508; www.northlakechristian.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Toddler-12th grade Year founded: 1978 Head of school: Glenn T. Martin Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 791 Tuition: $6,750-$8,810

Pine View Middle School 1200 W. 27th Ave., Covington, (985) 892-6204; www.pineviewmiddle.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourth-sixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Seu Hee Ledet Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 719 Tuition: Free

Pitcher Junior High School 415 S. Jefferson Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3021; www.pitcherjunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Seventheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Brennan McCurley Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 300 Tuition: Free

St. Paul’s School 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3200 ext. 1900;

www.stpauls.com Private/all boys Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1911 Head of school: Br. Raymond Builliard Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment: 885 Tuition: $9,300

St. Scholastica Academy 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington; (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.org Parochial/all girls Ages/grades: Eighth-12th grade Year founded: 1903 Head of school: Cissy LaForge Average class size: 13 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment: 471 Tuition: $9,875

Folsom Folsom Elementary School 832144 Highway 25, Folsom, (985) 796-3820; www.folsomelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenfifth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Lesa Bodnar Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 421 Tuition: Free

Folsom Junior High School 83055 Hay Hollow Road, Folsom, (985) 796-3724; www.folsomjunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixth-eighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Amy Barrow Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 220 Tuition: Free PAGE 18

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22410 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-8184; www.abitaspringselementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergartenthird grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Rebecca Stogner Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 672 Tuition: Free

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27527 St. Joseph St., Lacombe, (985) 882-5416; www.bayoulacombemiddle.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourthsixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Raymond Morris Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 183 Tuition: Free

Chahta Ima Elementary School 27488 Pichon Road, Lacombe, (985) 882-7541; www.chahta-imaelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-third grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Gary Marlbrough Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 296 Tuition: Free

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235 Highway 21, Madisonville, (985) 8453537; www.lakecastle.com Private/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-eighth grade Year founded: 1994 Head of school: Barry M. Butera Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 24:1 Total enrollment: 721 Tuition: $3,860-$4,155

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Lancaster Elementary School 133 Pine Creek Drive, Madisonville, (985) 7920156; www.lancasterelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Thirdsixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Susannah Welch Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,254 Tuition: Free

Madisonville Elementary School 317 Highway 1077, Madisonville, (985) 8453671; www.madisonvilleelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-second grade Year founded: n/a

Head of school: Candice Hickman Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,076 Tuition: Free

Madisonville Junior High School 106 Cedar St., Madisonville, (985) 845-3355; www.madisonvillejunior. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Seventheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Patricia Welch-Nelson Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 563 Tuition: Free

Mandeville Cedarwood School 607 Heavens Drive, Mandeville, (985) 8457111; www.cedarwoodschool.com Private/coed Ages/grades: Preschool-seventh grade Year founded: 1983 Head of school: Kathryn S. LeBlanc Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 5:1-22:1 Total enrollment: 300 Tuition: $9,200

Fontainebleau High School 100 Bulldog Drive, Mandeville, (985) 892-7112; www.fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Johnny Vitrano Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,703 Tuition: Free

Fontainebleau Junior High School

middle.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourthsixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Nicolle Balser Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 652 Tuition: Free

Lakeshore High School 26301 Highway 1088, Mandeville, (985) 6245046; www.lakeshorehigh. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Christian Monson Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,045 Tuition: Free

Magnolia Trace Elementary School 1405 Highway 1088, Mandeville, (985) 626-8238; www.magnoliatraceelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Secondthird grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Sarah Revere Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 385 Tuition: Free

Mandeville Elementary School 519 Massena St., Mandeville, (985) 626-3950; www.mandevilleelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-third grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Chantelle Smith Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 547 Tuition: Free

Mandeville High School

100 Hurricane Alley, Mandeville, (985) 8757501; www.fontainebleaujunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Seventheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Michael Astugue Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 932 Tuition: Free

1 Skipper Drive, Mandeville, (985) 6265225; www.mandevillehigh.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Bruce Bundy Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,948 Tuition: Free

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1700 Viola St., Mandeville, (985) 6744440; www.lakeharbor-

639 Carondelet St., Mandeville, (985) 6264428; www.mandeville-

Annual Guide to Schools 2019 junior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Seventheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Mary Ann Cucchiara Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 601 Tuition: Free

Mandeville Middle School

proach, Mandeville, (985) 626-3748; www.pontchartrainelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-third grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Tom Heier Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 780 Tuition: Free

2525 Soult St., Mandeville, (985) 626-8778; www.mandevillemiddle. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourthsixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Sherri Barton Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: Free

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Marigny Elementary School

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1715 Viola St., Mandeville, (985) 674-3011; www.marignyelementary. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-first grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Leslie Martin Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 496 Tuition: Free

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Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5678; www.ourladyofthelakeschool.org Parochial/coed Ages/grades: 2 years old-seventh grade Year founded: 1890 Head of school: Frank Smith Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment: 686 Tuition: $5,586

Pontchartrain Elementary School 1500 W. Causeway Ap-

1530 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 626-7118; www.tchefunctemiddle. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourthsixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Mitchell Stubbs Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 804 Tuition: Free

Woodlake Elementary School 1620 Livingston St., Mandeville, (985) 6268842; www.woodlakeelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-third grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Kristen Winget Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 589 Tuition: Free

Pearl River Creekside Junior High School 65434 Highway 41, Pearl River, (985) 863-5882; www.creeksidejunior. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Sixtheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Lisa Virga Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 507 Tuition: Free

63829 Highway 11, Pearl River, (985) 863-5906; www.littlepearlelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-kindergarten Year founded: n/a Head of school: Sabrina Parish Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 138 Tuition: Free

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Pearl River High School 39110 Rebel Lane, Pearl River, (985) 863-2591; www.pearlriverhigh. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: John Priola Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 699 Tuition: Free

Riverside Elementary School 38480 Sullivan Drive, Pearl River, (985) 8633141; www.riversideelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Firstfifth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Patti Holden Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 432 Tuition: Free

Sixth Ward Elementary School 72360 Highway 41, Pearl River, (985) 8637126; www.sixthwardelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Andrea Stant Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 315 Tuition: Free

Slidell Abney Early Childhood Center 829 Kostmayer Ave., Slidell, (985) 649-1858; www.abneyearlychildhoodcenter.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-kindergarten Year founded: n/a Head of school: Tashawna “Nikki” Feast Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a PAGE 20

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63000 Blue Marlin Drive, Mandeville, (985) 9518088; www.monteleonejunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Seventheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Sheri Jones Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 423 Tuition: Free

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825 Kostmayer Ave., Slidell, (985) 643-4044; www.abneyelementary. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Firstfifth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Stephanie Jackson Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 887 Tuition: Free

259 Brakefield St., Slidell, (985) 643-5166; www.brockelementary. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Rose Smith Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 334 Tuition: Free

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Carolyn Park Middle School

38276 N. Fifth Ave., Slidell, (985) 863-5353; www.altonelementary. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-fifth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Schanette Hebert Average class size: 198 Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 198 Tuition: Free

35708 Liberty Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-8593; www.carolynparkmiddle. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourthsixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Tameka Smith Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 270 Tuition: Free

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35614 Liberty Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-1901; www.bayouwoodselementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-third grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Raymond Morris Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 419 Tuition: Free

130 Clearwood Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-8200; www.clearwoodjunior. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourtheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Brian Hirstius Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 644 Tuition: Free

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900 Rue Verand, Slidell, (985)-643-0674; www.bonneecoleelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-sixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: April Owens Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 732 Tuition: Free

540 S. Military Road, Slidell, (985) 641-3033; www.cypresscoveelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-first grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Lisa Dial Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 683 Tuition: Free

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59295 Rebel Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-3775; www.boyetjunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Seventheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Geremy Jackson Average class size: n/a

58516 Pearl Acres Road, Slidell, (985) 649-0956; www.discovergrace.us/ earll Private/coed Ages/grades: 1 year old-kindergarten Year founded: 1984 Head of school: Venita Richards

Average class size: 8-16 Student/teacher ratio: 4:1- 8:1 Total enrollment: 110 Tuition: Varies

Florida Avenue Elementary 342 Florida Ave., Slidell, (985) 643-1605; www.floridaavenueelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-sixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Kimberley Burgoyne Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 571 Tuition: Free

Honey Island Elementary School 500 S. Military Road, Slidell, (985) 641-3557; www.honeyislandelementary.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Secondthird grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Gina Troyer Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 611 Tuition: Free

Kidz Klub House 688 E I-10 Service Road, Slidell, (985) 781-8984; www.kidzklubhouse.com Public/coed Ages/grades: 6 weeks old-prekindergarten Year founded: 1999 Head of school: Hilary Walker Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 145 Tuition: $7,800

Little Oak Middle School 59241 Rebel Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-6510; www.littleoakmiddle. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Fourthsixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Kimberly Vanderklis Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,012 Tuition: Free

Mayfield Elementary School 31820 Highway 190 W, Slidell, (985) 643-5693; www.mayfieldelementary. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-sixth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Kerri Soo Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a

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100 Panther Drive, Slidell, (985) 649-6400; www. northshorehigh.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth-12th grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Frank Jabbia Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 1,554 Tuition: Free

300 Spartan Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-7359; www.salmenhigh. stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Ninth12th grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Saudah Blackman-Stokes Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 935 Tuition: Free

333 Pennsylvania Ave., Slidell, (985) 641-5914; www.slidelljunior.stpsb.org Public/coed Ages/grades: Seventh-eighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Patrick Mackin Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: 776 Tuition: Free

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Slidell Christian Academy 59334 N. Pearl Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-3785; www.slidellchristianacademy.com Private/coed Ages/grades: Prekindergarten-eighth grade Year founded: 1993 Head of school: Lee Sandifer Average class size: 8 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment: 36 Tuition: $3,360

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701 Cleveland Ave., Slidell, (985) 643-1592; www.sttammanyjunior.stpsb.org Ages/grades: Sixtheighth grade Year founded: n/a Head of school: Vincent DiCarlo Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a

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Southern University at New Orleans 6400 Press Drive, (504) 2865000; www.suno.edu Public/coed Undergraduate and graduate degrees Year founded: 1959 Head of school: Lisa Mims-Devezin Average class size: n/a Student/teacher ratio: n/a Total enrollment: n/a Tuition: n/a

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G.W. Carver High School’s Focus on the Future

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adda Green was the 2019 valedictorian of George Washington Carver High School. She earned a full ride to Connecticut College—a scholarship of nearly $75,000 each year. And when she showed up to her first day of classes, she wore a t-shirt with the Carver High School values printed on it: achievement, kindness, responsibility, determination, teamwork, and enthusiasm.

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“Those are the moments we dream of, ultimately,” said Jerel Bryant, Carver’s principal. “When our kids leave us, but still carry with them—literally and figuratively—the values we were able to bring out in them.”

Kaywon Jones, a current Carver senior, held tight to those values this past summer while attending a pre-college program at Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania. He told Bryant, “I just kept repeating the core value of determination in my head. There was a lot of reading. Morning. Night.

I hadn’t read that much before, but I ended up loving my professors because I was prepared with the reading. Determination goes a long way in college.”

These values have fueled real academic progress for Carver’s eight hundred students. When the state released “top growth” results this summer, which show the percentage of students at a school making “A”-level growth on LEAP tests from one year to the next, Carver stood out. It had the highest percentage of students demonstrating top growth in math of any open-enrollment high school serving all grades 9-12 in New Orleans.

This shows that real, measurable learning is taking place in Carver classrooms.

This accomplishment is part of a legacy of excellence. Carver was founded in 1958 in the Desire neighborhood. Now it’s housed in a state-of-theart building that’s just a few years old, but flanked by the same metal rams that stood outside the school since its founding. Today, we take a closer look at how this school with a long history is standing out for its progress today.

Bryant began leading the school in 2012, after serving as a classroom teacher at two other local public schools. Part of Carver’s success, he notes, is that it meets each student where they are: “Regardless of where you are academically when you arrive, we provide a rigorous experience.

It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. If you come in below grade level, on grade level, or above grade level, we set you up with opportunities. We strive to set you up to compete against anyone in the country.”

Through this approach, Bryant aims to have every child prepared for college and the world beyond.

This means prioritizing academics while providing a variety of enrichment opportunities. “In the last three years, we’ve added theater, introduction to art and advanced art, digital media, culinary

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arts, and choir - in addition to the athletics, band, and the support teams we already had. These are all opportunities that I would want for my own kid, too.”

Behind these opportunities are a team of 100 dedicated educators. As they work to provide strong academics and extracurriculars, they’re also getting to know their students as individuals.

“In a grade of two hundred students, what would it mean for a kid to have every teacher know not just their name, but their strengths and where they need to grow academically?” Bryant asks. “What would it mean if every teacher knew what team they were on, what instrument they play, or what they’re passionate about outside of school - and then remind them about tutoring that afternoon?

That’s the community that we are building.”

Bryant rarely speaks of Carver’s successes as complete; reaching a goal brings the chance to set a new one. “I am immensely proud of where we are, and believe deeply in what we provide for kids. But to say we have ‘made it’ would invalidate the enormous potential I see in adults and children on this campus.”

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iness and access. Last year, 99% of seniors were accepted to 92 colleges nationwide, including Connecticut College, Howard University, Spelman College, Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Loyola University New Orleans. A dedicated Collegiate Academies-wide team called CA Next works to help students persist and graduate from college once they enroll. Again, Bryant sees this area as an opportunity for growth.

“I’m immensely proud of how we’ve grown around ACT preparation and college counselling, and how we’re setting kids up to be successful beyond this place. But we’re not done yet. We are always thinking in terms of next steps.”

Bryant keeps looking forward when it comes to his vision, but the Carver community draws energy from the past as well. Whether they’re cheering from the stands at football games or marching in Mardi Gras parades, Carver’s alumni show up for their school. They’re also returning to their alma mater as volunteers and full-time educators to teach the students of today.

Today, as in the past, Bryant says, “Being a Carver ram is something students take great pride and joy in.” It’s clear there’s much to be proud of.