Excellent
#11 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 4% of private schools
Louise S Mcgehee School
School · New Orleans, LA
A private school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2343 PRYTANIA ST, New Orleans, LA 70130
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
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Where Louise S Mcgehee School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,758
Median home value
$529,300
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| The Chartwell CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Louise S Mcgehee School is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Louise S Mcgehee School
Louise S Mcgehee School is a private school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louise S Mcgehee School
What grades does Louise S Mcgehee School serve?
Louise S Mcgehee School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Louise S Mcgehee School?
Louise S Mcgehee School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise S Mcgehee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise S Mcgehee School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Louise S Mcgehee School rank in LA?
Louise S Mcgehee School ranks #11 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Louise S Mcgehee School's MySchoolScout rating?
Louise S Mcgehee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Louise S Mcgehee School a private school?
Yes, Louise S Mcgehee School is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Louise S Mcgehee School a religious school?
No, Louise S Mcgehee School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 561-1224
- Area population (ZIP 70130)
- 12,883
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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