Silverside Academy in Baton Rouge, LA, serves 113 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a teaching staff of 12 educators.
Approximately 18% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Silverside Academy offers a co–educational elementary and middle school program without religious affiliation or membership in school associations.
The school operates within the Baton Rouge area alongside other private options, with enrollment smaller than many nearby institutions.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Silverside Academy?
The application deadline for Silverside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Silverside Academy is The Dunham School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Picardy KinderCare (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Picardy KinderCare ![Picardy KinderCare Photo - Welcome area]( "Picardy KinderCare Photo - Welcome area")
Daycare / Preschool
7315 S. Picardy Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-0805
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-0805
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Printaniere Montessori ![La Printaniere Montessori Photo]( "La Printaniere Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
5064 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-2255
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-2255
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. ![Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. Photo]( "Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. Photo")
Montessori School
7518 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Baton Rouge
Montessori School
8227 Wimbledon Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-9942
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-9942
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Diocese Of Baton Rouge Special Education Program
Special Education School (Catholic)
1800 S Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 336-8735
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 336-8735
3.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 58 students
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
3015 Broussard St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-7207
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-7207
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
The Brighton School ![The Brighton School Photo]( "The Brighton School Photo")
Special Education School
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Printaniere Montessori ![La Printaniere Montessori Photo]( "La Printaniere Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
5064 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-2255
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-2255
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
9150 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 769-2344
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 769-2344
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students
St. Aloysius School
(Catholic)
2025 Stuart Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-3871
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-3871
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,168 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gardere Community Christian School
(Christian)
8538 Gsri Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 387-5082
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 387-5082
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Picardy KinderCare ![Picardy KinderCare Photo - Welcome area]( "Picardy KinderCare Photo - Welcome area")
Daycare / Preschool
7315 S. Picardy Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-0805
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-0805
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Printaniere Montessori ![La Printaniere Montessori Photo]( "La Printaniere Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
5064 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-2255
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-2255
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. ![Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. Photo]( "Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. Photo")
Montessori School
7518 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Baton Rouge
Montessori School
8227 Wimbledon Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-9942
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-9942
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnolia Woods Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 Maxine Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-6845
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-6845
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Westminster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8935 Westminster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 927-2930
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 927-2930
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1676 Glasgow Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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