Excellent
#14 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 5% of private schools
Ridgewood Preparatory School
School · Metairie, LA
A private school in Metairie, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
201 PASADENA AVE, Metairie, LA 70001
- 5.5:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ridgewood Preparatory 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,187
Median home value
$313,300
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70001; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie Park Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Riverside Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleansCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Greater New Orleans Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 3.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ridgewood Preparatory School is listed in Metairie, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ridgewood Preparatory School
Ridgewood Preparatory School is a private school in Metairie, LA, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 253 private schools in LA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 70001)
- 39,193
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 70001; 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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