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#11 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 4% of private schools

Louise S Mcgehee School

School

2343 PRYTANIA ST, New Orleans, LA 70130

Private

Enrollment

443

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#11 of 253

In New Orleans

#5 of 35

public schools

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Louise S Mcgehee School

8.4/10

School in New Orleans · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

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About Louise S Mcgehee School

Louise S Mcgehee School is a private school in New Orleans, LA. Louise S Mcgehee School serves approximately 443 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Louise S Mcgehee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares2.1 pts above LA schools
  • This school 8.4 · Excellent
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Louise S Mcgehee School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Louise S Mcgehee School 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 Louise S Mcgehee School compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
This School
vs
17.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
443
This School
vs
662
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.4
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.9% vs 0%
Black 9.9% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.6% vs 0%
Louise S Mcgehee School New Orleans Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Louise S Mcgehee School (this school) 8.4
ReNEW Laurel Elementary 6.3
The NET Charter High School 4.2
International School of Louisiana 5.8
KIPP Central City 3.4
Walter L. Cohen High School 3.7
Opportunities Academy 5.7
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary 7.5
International High School of New Orleans 4.4
Booker T. Washington High School 4.0
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence 2.4
Samuel J. Green Charter School 3.6
Wilson Charter School 4.5
Eleanor McMain Secondary School 4.2
The Willow School 8.0
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science 6.1
New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics HS 2.9
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci 3.0
Young Audiences Charter School 7.9
Homer Plessy Community School 9.1
Phillis Wheatley Community School 4.2

Showing 20 of 75 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)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,357.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 38%
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
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Enrollment 443
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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)

White 77.9%
Black 9.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.3%
Hispanic 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2343 PRYTANIA ST, New Orleans, LA 70130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Louise S Mcgehee School may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL New Orleans 0.2 mi 8.0
ST ALPHONSUS SCHOOL New Orleans 0.4 mi 5.2
ReNEW Laurel Elementary New Orleans 0.5 mi 6.3
The NET Charter High School New Orleans 0.6 mi 4.2
International School of Louisiana New Orleans 0.6 mi 5.8
RAPHAEL ACADEMY New Orleans 0.7 mi —
KIPP Central City New Orleans 0.8 mi 3.4
THE CHARTWELL CENTER New Orleans 0.8 mi —
Walter L. Cohen High School New Orleans 0.8 mi 3.7
ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL New Orleans 0.8 mi 7.9
Opportunities Academy New Orleans 1.0 mi 5.7
MCMILLIAN'S FIRST STEPS CDC / ACADEMY New Orleans 1.1 mi 6.8
Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary New Orleans 1.0 mi 7.5
International High School of New Orleans New Orleans 1.2 mi 4.4
Booker T. Washington High School New Orleans 1.3 mi 4.0
ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS New Orleans 1.4 mi 8.7
ST STEPHEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL New Orleans 1.3 mi 6.3
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans 1.3 mi 2.4
ST GEORGES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL New Orleans 1.4 mi 9.1
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART New Orleans 1.4 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,758

Median Home Value

$529,300

Median Rent

$1,410/mo

Population

12,883

College Educated

63.6%

Homeownership

37.1%

Avg Commute

18.6 min

Poverty Rate

17.4%

Median Age

39.7

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GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Alexandria, LA 8.5
Simsboro High School Simsboro, LA 8.2
Plainview High School Glenmora, LA 8.7
BISHOP NOLAND EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Lake Charles, LA 8.1
Reeves High School Reeves, LA 8.1

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
58 Good Transit
Bike Score
80 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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