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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
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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