Crescent Academy in New Orleans, LA, is a coeducational special education school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade in a central city setting.
The school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by a teaching staff of five educators.
Crescent Academy is a nonsectarian institution and a member of the Council of Bilingual Education, reflecting its educational orientation.
The student body is 60 percent students of color, representing demographic diversity within the school community.
Crescent Academy is located near several other private schools offering K–8 and K–12 education options in New Orleans, providing families multiple choices for private education.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 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 Crescent Academy?
The application deadline for Crescent Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Crescent Academy is Academy Of The Sacred Heart (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Orleans (0.0 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
812 General Pershing St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
923 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
1027 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(150) 489-1192
New Orleans, LA 70115
(150) 489-1192
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 233 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5116 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5116 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
0.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Academy Of Our Lady
All-girls (Catholic)
537 Avenue D
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-6217
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-6217
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 440 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
812 General Pershing St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
923 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
1027 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(150) 489-1192
New Orleans, LA 70115
(150) 489-1192
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 233 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5116 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
812 General Pershing St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
923 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
1027 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(150) 489-1192
New Orleans, LA 70115
(150) 489-1192
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 233 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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3/
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New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 383-4654
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 383-4654
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3916
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-13 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
0.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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