Excellent
#14 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 5% of private schools
Ridgewood Preparatory School
School
201 PASADENA AVE, Metairie, LA 70001
Enrollment
138
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
138
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#14 of 253
In Metairie
#3 of 20
public schools
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Ridgewood Preparatory School
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About Ridgewood Preparatory School
Ridgewood Preparatory School is a private school in Metairie, LA. Ridgewood Preparatory School serves approximately 138 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ridgewood Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 253 private schools in LA.
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 138 students, Ridgewood Preparatory School 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.
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Ridgewood Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ridgewood Preparatory 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
BetaHow Ridgewood Preparatory School compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Metairie, LA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ridgewood Preparatory School (this school) | 8.3 |
| East Jefferson High School | 3.5 |
| Joseph C Moscona School | 4.1 |
| Bridgedale Elementary School | 6.9 |
| T.H. Harris Middle School | 5.2 |
| Rudolph Matas School | 6.8 |
| Phoebe Hearst School | 4.1 |
| Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies | 9.1 |
| J.D. Meisler Middle School | 6.2 |
| Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies | 8.1 |
| Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies | 9.5 |
| Alice Birney Elementary School | 4.7 |
| J.C. Ellis School | 8.1 |
| Green Park Elementary School | 5.5 |
| Ralph J Bunche Elementary | 4.5 |
| Harold Keller Elementary School | 4.8 |
| Bissonet Plaza School | 5.8 |
| Marie B. Riviere Elementary School | 5.3 |
| John Q. Adams Middle School | 6.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
201 PASADENA AVE, Metairie, LA 70001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ridgewood Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Jefferson), which scores slightly higher. Another option is KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Metairie, see our Metairie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Metairie | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| East Jefferson High School Metairie | 0.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Joseph C Moscona School Metairie | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Bridgedale Elementary School Metairie | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Jefferson School Jefferson | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR SCHOOL Metairie | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Riverdale High School Jefferson | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Jefferson Virtual High School Jefferson | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| JCFA-East Jefferson | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| ARCHBISHOP RUMMEL HIGH SCHOOL Metairie | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Metairie | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Rudolph Matas School Metairie | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL Metairie | 1.6 mi | 9.1 |
| Phoebe Hearst School Metairie | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS Metairie | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| ST CATHERINE OF SIENA Metairie | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Metairie | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 70001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,187
Median Home Value
$313,300
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
Population
39,193
College Educated
37.4%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Median Age
40.5
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| ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL New Orleans, LA | 7.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ridgewood Preparatory School
What grades does Ridgewood Preparatory School serve?
Ridgewood Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ridgewood Preparatory School?
Ridgewood Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Preparatory School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ridgewood Preparatory School rank in LA?
Ridgewood Preparatory School ranks #14 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Ridgewood Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgewood Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ridgewood Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Ridgewood Preparatory School is a private coeducational 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 Ridgewood Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Ridgewood Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
- (504) 835-2545
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