Isidore Newman School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, LA, serves 977 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, urban Uptown and Carrollton neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1903, the co–educational school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with an average class size of 15 students.
The school offers 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and enrolls a student body with 16.8% students of color.
Annual tuition at this New Orleans PK–12 private school is $45,000.
Isidore Newman School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 977 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Isidore Newman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Isidore Newman School
Pre-K	65
Kind	57
1	59
2	65
3	63
4	61
5	72
6	59
7	63
8	101
9	73
10	76
11	80
12	83

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Year Founded

1903

School Calendar

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School Motto

Discimus Agere Agendo – 'We learn to do by doing'

Student Body

Total Students

977 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

106 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

School Mascot

Greenie Gator

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Peyton Manning - NFL Quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP -
- Eli Manning - NFL Quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP -
- Odell Beckham Jr. - NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Isidore Newman School?

Isidore Newman School famous alumni include: Peyton Manning - NFL Quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP, Eli Manning - NFL Quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP and Odell Beckham Jr. - NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

What is Isidore Newman School's ranking?

Isidore Newman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Isidore Newman School?

The application deadline for Isidore Newman School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Isidore Newman School located?

Isidore Newman School is located in the Uptown And Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 2 other private schools located in Uptown And Carrollton.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $10,739 for elementary schools and $10,482 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Orleans, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).