Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy

Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy in New Orleans, LA, serves 125 students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 12 teachers supporting a co–ed regular elementary and secondary program.
Founded in 1988, the academy is located in the Central City neighborhood and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association of Laboratory Schools.
/ Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for student diversity, with 100% of enrolled students representing students of color.
As an urban New Orleans school, it provides a nonsectarian early learning and elementary education option within a city, large community locale.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy?
The application deadline for Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy located?
Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy is located in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $12,950 for elementary schools and $13,940 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).

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