Located in Slidell, LA, Children's College is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by two teachers.
Children's College has a 100% student of color enrollment, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for diversity.
The program is designed for co–educational early childhood education from preschool through kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Children's College ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children's College?
The application deadline for Children's College is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Children's College is Harvest Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Margaret Mary School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Slidell KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1040 Joe Buccaran Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3084
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3084
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Margaret Mary School ![St. Margaret Mary School Photo]( "St. Margaret Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1050 Robert Blvd A
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11
37291 W Pinehill Dr
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
3401 Ponchartrain Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
2.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
37291 W Pinehill Dr
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
3401 Ponchartrain Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
2.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4141 Pontchartrain Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3725
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3725
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Margaret Mary School ![St. Margaret Mary School Photo]( "St. Margaret Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1050 Robert Blvd A
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11
37291 W Pinehill Dr
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
3401 Ponchartrain Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
2.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist School
(Baptist)
1615 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7224
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7224
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1040 Joe Buccaran Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3084
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3084
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Margaret Mary School ![St. Margaret Mary School Photo]( "St. Margaret Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1050 Robert Blvd A
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11
3401 Ponchartrain Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
Calvary Baptist School
(Baptist)
1615 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7224
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7224
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School ![Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School Photo - 3rd Quarter Principal's Honor Roll recipients with Mr. Kiefer, following the Honor Roll Breakfast. March 2011]( "Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School Photo - 3rd Quarter Principal's Honor Roll recipients with Mr. Kiefer, following the Honor Roll Breakfast. March 2011")
(Catholic)
345 Westchester Boulevard
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3230
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3230
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 436 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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L.p. Monteleone Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
63000 Blue Marlin Drive
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 951-8088
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 951-8088
13.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Gayle Sloan Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Soult Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8778
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8778
16.1 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Magnolia Trace Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 Highway 1088
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8238
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8238
16.6 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Lake Harbor Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Viola Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-4440
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-4440
16.9 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1715 Viola Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-3011
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-3011
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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