Metairie Park Country Day School

300 Park Road, Metairie, LA, 70005-0700 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, nonsectarian, college-preparatory elementary and secondary school, committed to education in its broadest sense. The School's mission is to prepare its students to excel in higher education and to succeed in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse world. Country Day's cooperative learning environment encourages individual achievement, and fosters critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning for its own sake. The School and the family share responsibility for the development of students' personal, moral, and ethical values. Within this school community, students develop an appreciation for the feelings, perspectives, and needs of others, and a sense of responsibility to communities beyond Country Day. Students learn to be flexible, to be adaptable, and to face the challenges of life with a sense of humor, with optimism, and with confidence....

...read more

School Overview:

 
Metairie Park Country Day School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Parish Jefferson Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 164 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 27%
Students by Grade
Kind - 38 students
Grade 5 - 57 students
Grade 8 - 69 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
This School
(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, nonsectarian, college-preparatory elementary and secondary school, committed to education in its broadest sense. The School's mission is to prepare its students to excel in higher education and to succeed in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse world. Country Day's cooperative learning environment encourages individual achievement, and fosters critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning for its own sake. The School and the family share responsibility for the development of students' personal, moral, and ethical values. Within this school community, students develop an appreciation for the feelings, perspectives, and needs of others, and a sense of responsibility to communities beyond Country Day. Students learn to be flexible, to be adaptable, and to face the challenges of life with a sense of humor, with optimism, and with confidence.
  • Profile last updated: 02/05/2007

In the News:

View all past news stories

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (70005)
School Zip (70005)
(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 25,430 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 44% 16%
Population Average Age 42 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $42,991 $34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 41 years old
View Current Housing Listings View housing listings in 70005
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (70005)


Zillow Housing Value

What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use

Zillow Housing Value
% Owning / % Renting 63% / 37% 61% / 39%

School Map:

Get driving directions Get: driving directions View weather forecasts and averages Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.

Nearby Schools:

View all schools in: Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Zip 70005

Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.

  • Co-ed school - Co-ed school
  • Boys school - Boys school
  • Girls school - Girls school

Note: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.

Quick Links:

Featured Partners:

Featured Partner