Weatherford Academy in Westwego, LA offers a nonsectarian early childhood program for kindergarten students in a suburban setting.
The school has an enrollment of 7 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
Weatherford Academy serves a diverse population, with approximately 86% of students representing students of color.
Located in Jefferson Parish, Weatherford Academy provides a small community–based learning environment in a large suburban locale.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for diversity based on student demographics.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Weatherford Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 22%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Weatherford Academy?
The application deadline for Weatherford Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Weatherford Academy is St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Prompt Succor School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Prompt Succor School
(Catholic)
531 Avenue A
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 340 students Tuition listed
6700 B Westbank Expy
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4155
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4155
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Tuition listed
West Bank Cathedral Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7301 Lapalco Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 304-8373
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 304-8373
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Extracurrculars: 2
5116 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
2.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5116 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
2.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Our Lady
All-girls (Catholic)
537 Avenue D
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-6217
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-6217
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 440 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Prompt Succor School
(Catholic)
531 Avenue A
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 340 students Tuition listed
6700 B Westbank Expy
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4155
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4155
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Tuition listed
5116 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6061
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
2.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Name Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
6325 Cromwell Pl
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-1466
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-1466
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 502 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Prompt Succor School
(Catholic)
531 Avenue A
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 340 students Tuition listed
6700 B Westbank Expy
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4155
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4155
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Tuition listed
West Bank Cathedral Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7301 Lapalco Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 304-8373
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 304-8373
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Extracurrculars: 2
Holy Name Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
6325 Cromwell Pl
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-1466
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-1466
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 502 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Stella Worley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Spartan Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 348-4964
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 348-4964
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
L.w. Higgins High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pine Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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