Mckinney Byrd Academy in Shreveport, LA offers co–ed, nonsectarian education for grades PK through 9 in a midsize city community setting.
Founded in 2014, the school enrolls 35 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average class size of 8.
Annual tuition is $7,000 with a 100% acceptance rate; summer school is available for $1,000.
The student body is 91.67% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Louisiana for student diversity.
Located in the Country Club Hills Lakeshore Shopping neighborhood, Mckinney Byrd Academy follows a formal dress code policy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mckinney Byrd Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech
Year Founded
2014
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
CodingRobotics Program
STEAM
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Sheryl Lewing - Executive Director, background in Entrepreneurship, Special Education, Biology, and Environmental Science
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mckinney Byrd Academy cost?
Mckinney Byrd Academy's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students and $1,000 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mckinney Byrd Academy?
The acceptance rate of Mckinney Byrd Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Mckinney Byrd Academy?
Mckinney Byrd Academy famous alumni include: Dr. Sheryl Lewing - Executive Director, background in Entrepreneurship, Special Education, Biology, and Environmental Science.
When is the application deadline for Mckinney Byrd Academy?
The application deadline for Mckinney Byrd Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mckinney Byrd Academy located?
Mckinney Byrd Academy is located in the Country Club Hills Lakeshore Shopping neighborhood of Shreveport, LA.
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