Runnels School in Baton Rouge, LA, is a coeducational, nonsectarian private school serving grades PK through 12 in a large suburban community.
The school enrolls 656 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 64 teachers.
Students of color comprise 9.26% of the student body, reflecting aspects of the school's diversity.
Tuition and acceptance rate details align with Baton Rouge private school averages, with the local elementary tuition around $11,373 and high school tuition about $16,286.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
656 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Runnels School?
The application deadline for Runnels School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Runnels School is St. Michael The Archangel High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jean Vianney School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Jones Creek Adventist Academy (1.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Tuition listed
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Tuition listed
15160 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1188 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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