Parkview Baptist School vs. The Dunham School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Parkview Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
The Dunham School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Parkview continually prepares students for an ever-changing world. We provide an education rooted in faith, meant to identify, nurture, and accelerate individual talents both in and out of the classroom.
As the leading private Christian school in Baton Rouge for girls and boys in PK2-12, Dunham prepares students for success in college and in life.
Small classes, expert teachers, and challenging academic, athletic, fine arts, and leadership programs enable students to find their voices, discover their passions, unleash their confidence, and grow in faith.
The caliber of the faculty and a low student/teacher ratio of 8:1 means that students receive personalized instruction from teachers who care about them as individuals and understand how they learn.
As an Apple Distinguished School since 2011, the curriculum is infused with innovation, technology, and creativity every day.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2019
Yes, selected in 2005
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language Based
Dyslexia/Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1981
1981
Students Body
Total Students
1072 students
897 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
29
Pre-K Students
23
86
Kindergarten Students
48
58
Grade 1 Students
48
43
Grade 2 Students
54
58
Grade 3 Students
54
43
Grade 4 Students
65
59
Grade 5 Students
64
54
Grade 6 Students
78
57
Grade 7 Students
85
59
Grade 8 Students
96
52
Grade 9 Students
106
69
Grade 10 Students
126
80
Grade 11 Students
102
81
Grade 12 Students
123
69
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
123 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
80%
Average Class Size
15
14
Number of AP Classes
11
25
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1250
Average ACT score
24
27
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Navy bottoms (boys) or Plaid (girls) with White or Red Tops)
(Navy bottoms (boys) or Plaid (girls) with White or Red Tops)
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,079
$23,300
Tuition Notes
Differs by division
2025-2026 Tuition ranges from $13,355 to $23,300. Merit-based scholarships and tuition assistance awards are available.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
Admissions Director
Jessica Province
Michelle Pricer
Admissions Associate
Abbey Herrington
Ashley D'Aubin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubLatin Club
Mission TripsRobotics
Swing Dancing
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Digital MediaDrama
Visual Arts
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubBoard Game Club
Dunham International Student CenterFellowship of Christian Athletes
French ClubFriends of the MAC
Institute of LeadershipInteract Club
Jr. RoboticsLatin Club
Lower School Chapel HelpersLower School Sunshine Helpers
MathletesMiddle School House System
National Honors SocietyNational Jr. Honors Society
Peer-TutoringPrefect System
RoboticsSpanish Club
Youth Legislature
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
DanceJazz Band
TheatreVisual Arts