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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy is Louise S. McGehee School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Trinity Episcopal School ![Trinity Episcopal School Photo]( "Trinity Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ursuline Academy ![Ursuline Academy Photo]( "Ursuline Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Trinity Episcopal School ![Trinity Episcopal School Photo]( "Trinity Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Louise S. McGehee School ![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Trinity Episcopal School ![Trinity Episcopal School Photo]( "Trinity Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Booker T. Washington High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 South Roman St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 410-5289
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 410-5289
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Kipp Central City
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Third Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Opportunities Academy
Charter School
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
0.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Wilson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3617 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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