For more than 100 years, Uptown New Orleans’ Isidore Newman School has striven for excellence in education.
Tucked away on an 11-acre campus a few blocks off of St. Charles Avenue, this non-denominational, co-educational, pre-K through 12th grade school has grown to become known as one of the most prestigious private institutions in Louisiana.
By providing both a challenging curriculum and a rich learning environment, the school has produced three Rhodes scholars over the years, and many of it students have received National Merit recognition. The school’s alumni roster reads like a who’s who of the city’s best and brightest — including children’s author Mo Willems, “Mad Men” actor Bryan Batt, and singer, composer and actor Harry Connick Jr.
Alumni like Peyton and Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. demonstrate that the school’s sports department is just as impressive as its academic programs. By encouraging its students to work hard, dream big and achieve academic success, Isidore Newman School enjoys a well-earned national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics and the arts.
Isidore Newman School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
1903 Jefferson Ave,
New Orleans, LA
917
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Thomas J. Locke Phd
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.61
Annual Tuition
$24,029
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
92
Part Time Teachers
25
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
83.2%
Black
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Hispanic
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best HS For Stem in Louisiana
#1
Best Private HS in Louisiana
#1
Best Private K12 Schools in Louisiana
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tulane University
60 Students
Louisiana State University
52 Students
University of Texas - Austin
42 Students
University of Virginia
41 Students
Vanderbilt University
36 Students
University of Georgia
33 Students
New York University
31 Students
University of Southern California
29 Students
Texas Christian University
27 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
26 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
57 Students
Psychology
29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
27 Students
Biology
26 Students
Political Science and Government
24 Students
Pre-Law Studies
18 Students
Engineering
17 Students
Economics
16 Students
Environmental Science
15 Students
Communications
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/12/2023
I transferred to newman in my 9th grade year and haven't regretted a thing. amazing school and I would recommend
4/14/2020
Graduated from Newman, and have children there. One is class of 2020 and another class of 2023. I have watched the school grow and improve in every way over 4 decades. A special place that prepares students for life and higher education.
1/28/2020
Isidore Newman is a small private school in New Orleans, so with that comes issues with the imbalance between those who are affluent and those who are not. The school does a pretty good job of trying to encourage diversity and inclusion but it is still a work in progress. As a female of color, I have had both good and bad experiences with this but overall I feel safe and cared for in this environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/12/2024
As a student who transferred in from a public New Orleans high school in the 9th grade, I can definitely say it was one of the better decisions I've made in my life. I've found that there are countless resources available and at you're disposal, the kids are not snobby like whats expected (in fact t...
7/7/2016
Both of my children attended Newman for grades 8-12. The school did an excellent job preparing them for college by providing them with a diverse curriculum and a high degree of emphasis on math, comprehensive reading and writing. There is a large emphasis on academic excellence at the school which i...
4/9/2013
Isidore Newman School is a horrible school. Most of the kids, as well as teachers there are snobs. The high school has HORRIBLE drug problems. The teachers are mean to any lower schooler, unless their parents have money. Newman wants perfect children, and if your child has a different belief or way...
5/18/2012
I have a sixth grader at Newman - no better school in New Orleans - hands down. If someone feels they have been treated poorly because of their socio-economic status, please bring this to the attention of your advisor. I find the kids to be upbeat, fun and competitive - all tools which will help the...
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Map
About Uptown
List Price Range
$255K - $3.2M
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$854,063
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Household Income
$131,805
% of College Grads
69.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,040 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
10.0%
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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