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#116 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 46% of private schools

Bishop Mcmanus Academy

Elementary School

13123 I 10 SERVICE RD, New Orleans, LA 70128

Private

Enrollment

100

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#116 of 253

In New Orleans

#17 of 35

public schools

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Bishop Mcmanus Academy

6.5/10

Elementary School in New Orleans · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Living School

6.4/10

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2.1/10

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About Bishop Mcmanus Academy

Bishop Mcmanus Academy is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA. Bishop Mcmanus Academy serves approximately 100 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Mcmanus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it comparesOn par with LA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 100 students, Bishop Mcmanus Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Bishop Mcmanus Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Mcmanus Academy compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
This School
vs
18.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
100
This School
vs
691
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 91% vs 0%
White 3% vs 0%
Hispanic 2% vs 0%
Bishop Mcmanus Academy New Orleans Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Bishop Mcmanus Academy (this school) 6.5
New Orleans Accelerated High School 2.1
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School 8.6
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed 3.6
Fannie C. Williams Charter School 3.4
ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary 5.4
Einstein Charter School at Village De L'Est 3.0
Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest 3.1
ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary 5.1
Robert Russa Moton Charter School 1.8
KIPP Morial 4.6
KIPP East 2.8
Rooted School 6.4
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview 7.6
The NET 2 Charter High School 2.9
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School 4.7
Audubon Charter Gentilly 7.9
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech 2.3
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology 5.8
Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO 5.6
Arthur Ashe Charter School 4.9

Showing 20 of 55 schools. View all schools in New Orleans

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,284.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 100
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 91.0%
Two or More 4.0%
White 3.0%
Hispanic 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

13123 I 10 SERVICE RD, New Orleans, LA 70128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Mcmanus Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lake Forest Elementary Charter School (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD (rated 5.9/10, 2.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, LAKE CASTLE PRIVATE SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 3.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Living School New Orleans 0.9 mi 6.4
New Orleans Accelerated High School New Orleans 1.0 mi 2.1
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School New Orleans 1.5 mi 8.6
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed New Orleans 1.5 mi 3.6
Sarah Towles Reed High School New Orleans 1.5 mi 4.1
Fannie C. Williams Charter School New Orleans 1.8 mi 3.4
AUNTIE B PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN New Orleans 1.6 mi
ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary New Orleans 1.8 mi 5.4
Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest New Orleans 2.1 mi 3.1
Einstein Charter School at Village De L'Est New Orleans 1.9 mi 3.0
Abramson Sci Academy New Orleans 2.2 mi 4.7
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD New Orleans 2.5 mi 5.9
ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary New Orleans 2.9 mi 5.1
Robert Russa Moton Charter School New Orleans 2.9 mi 1.8
HYPE ACADEMY New Orleans 3.0 mi 4.9
LAKE CASTLE PRIVATE SCHOOL New Orleans 3.0 mi 5.6
KIPP Morial New Orleans 3.8 mi 4.6
Livingston Collegiate Academy New Orleans 3.8 mi 3.0
ST MARY'S ACADEMY New Orleans 4.4 mi 7.3
KIPP East New Orleans 4.6 mi 2.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,538

Median Home Value

$220,200

Median Rent

$1,210/mo

Population

22,973

College Educated

28.9%

Homeownership

64.7%

Avg Commute

31.7 min

Poverty Rate

24.8%

Median Age

37.1

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TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Baton Rouge, LA 6.6
ASCENSION CLASSICAL SCHOOL Shreveport, LA 6.7
ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS Kenner, LA 6.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Mcmanus Academy

What grades does Bishop Mcmanus Academy serve?

Bishop Mcmanus Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bishop Mcmanus Academy?

Bishop Mcmanus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcmanus Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcmanus Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Mcmanus Academy rank in LA?

Bishop Mcmanus Academy ranks #116 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Bishop Mcmanus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Mcmanus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Mcmanus Academy a private school?

Yes, Bishop Mcmanus Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Mcmanus Academy a religious school?

Bishop Mcmanus Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
100
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish

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