Elmwood Park Academy (2026 Profile)

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About the School

Progressive Preschool - 8th grade Learning how to think not what to think.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 144 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Elmwood Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Elmwood Park Academy
Nursery	15
Pre-K	18
Kind	14
1	18
2	9
3	14
4	14
5	12
6	11
7	9
8	10

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1973

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

144 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

1 course

Average Percentile SSAT

85%

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Tuition Notes

vary by grade level 3500 - 4200 annually

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kenneth Loria

Admissions Associate

Leslie Trahan

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Core Education, Not Common, Focus On Math, Reading, & Language. Science and History.
Progressive school focus on learning, not on testing.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Elmwood Park Academy cost?

Elmwood Park Academy's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Elmwood Park Academy?

The acceptance rate of Elmwood Park Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

When is the application deadline for Elmwood Park Academy?

The application deadline for Elmwood Park Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 11/19/2018

This school is truly student centered. The administration is also involved in teaching. Therefore, they know what should be expected. Great Work Environment. Parent Involvement at all time high. Rarely do you see a student that isn't excited to attend school everyday. Students return after graduating and always have great memories and enjoy revisiting every chance they get. They also do volunteer hours during holidays at their high schools or during summer camp.

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The average private school tuition in Gretna, LA is $5,593 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Gretna, LA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).