About the School
- Lynn Oaks School in Braithwaite, LA serves 131 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a faculty of 10 teachers supporting its co–ed regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this rural Louisiana school.
- Lynn Oaks offers education from PK to grade 8, making it a rural LA private school option for early childhood through middle school.
- Nearby private schools within 8 miles include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School and Our Lady Of Prompt Succor School, providing additional options for Braithwaite–area families.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lynn Oaks School?
The application deadline for Lynn Oaks School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lynn Oaks School is Muslim Academy (8.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School (6.5 miles away)
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Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 88 students
Catholic
8970 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-0757
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
2305 Fenelon St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 271-2953
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 593 students
Catholic
3131 Eton St
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 394-4171
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
4614 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 324-3992
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Islamic
440 Realty Dr
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 433-1960
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Islamic
440 Realty Dr
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 433-1960
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Christian
141 BELLEMEADE BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-4644
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 12 students
Christian
6117 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 277-6828
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
418 4th St
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-5144
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 88 students
Catholic
8970 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-0757
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
2305 Fenelon St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 271-2953
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 593 students
Catholic
3131 Eton St
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 394-4171
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Islamic
440 Realty Dr
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 433-1960
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 88 students
Catholic
8970 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-0757
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
2305 Fenelon St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 271-2953
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 593 students
Catholic
3131 Eton St
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 394-4171
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
4614 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 324-3992
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
J.f. Gauthier School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 East La Highway 46
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
St. Bernard Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 St. Bernard Hwy.
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
N.p. Trist Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirates Cove
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
4.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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