Memorial Baptist School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 495 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,500
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Memorial Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Memorial Baptist School
Nursery	138
Pre-K	130
Kind	90
1	30
2	35
3	18
4	18
5	9
6	15
7	12

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Year Founded

1981

Student Body

Total Students

495 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

52%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

31:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki bottoms and school polo

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,500

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% on Financial Aid

10%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jerry Riggs

Admissions Associate

Karla McKnight

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringFlag Football

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

The mission of Memorial Baptist School is to provide a high quality, comprehensive academic program in a loving Christian environment.
The school is dedicated to the belief that young people need both strong educational and spiritual guidance to grow into adults who will be positive contributing influences in the community and world.We realize that our parents have a choice for private education in the Metairie area.
It is truly our desire to partner with our parents for a lifetime of achievement.

We are excited for you to see the great things that are happening at MBS. When you walk the halls of our school you will see teachers who are committed to life-long learning, children having fun while being engaged in learning, students using state of the art technology, and parents working in a partnership with the school. It truly is a special place. Memorial Baptist School is committed to providing a top quality, accelerated education in a nurturing Christian environment.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Memorial Baptist School cost?

Memorial Baptist School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Memorial Baptist School?

The acceptance rate of Memorial Baptist School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Memorial Baptist School offer?

Memorial Baptist School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Memorial Baptist School's ranking?

Memorial Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Memorial Baptist School?

The application deadline for Memorial Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Metairie, LA is $9,660 for elementary schools and $9,824 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Metairie, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).