About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
656 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 462 students
Catholic
16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Catholic
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15160 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1188 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Catholic
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 462 students
Catholic
16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15160 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1188 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Wedgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Aspenwood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Harrells Ferry
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 Appomattox Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Lewis Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7686 Vincent Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8198
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8198
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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