Ursuline Academy of New Orleans
- Ursuline Academy is an all-girls Catholic school offering a diverse educational environment from Toddler 1 through 12th grade. Founded in 1727, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans enjoys the distinction of being the first all-girls' Catholic school in the United States. As girls progress through the academy, a highly interactive approach exposes them to increasingly complex concepts in STEM and the arts that go beyond learning the material. Ursuline girls learn to think creatively, articulate their ideas confidently and compassionately, and solve problems collaboratively. Ursuline`s all-girls` environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones and expand what they are capable of achieving
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Yearly Tuition: $11,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Ursuline Academy of New Orleans places among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children National Coalition of Girls National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) National Catholic Education Association AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1727 |
Student Body
| Total Students | n/a |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
Academics and Faculty
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,100 |
| Admissions Director | Becky McLellan |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is The Chartwell Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Cathedral Academy (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New OrleansThe Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-7 | 103 students
0.1 miles
353 Baronne St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)598-9399 0.1 K-7
103 - New OrleansCathedral Academy(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-7 | 155 students
0.7 miles
820 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504)525-3860 0.7 PK-7
155 - New OrleansThe Chartwell CenterSpecial Education SchoolGrades: NS-12 | 22 students
0.9 miles
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)899-2478 0.9 NS-12
22 - New OrleansSt Peter Claver Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: NS-8 | 196 students
1.2 miles
1020 N Prieur St
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504)822-8191 1.2 NS-8
196 - New OrleansSt Michael Special SchoolSpecial Education School (Roman Catholic)Grades: NS | 132 students
1.3 miles
1522 Chippewa St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)524-7285 1.3 NS
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