Selecting a school that will spark your child's imagination and develop in them a lifelong love of learning may seem a daunting task. School choices in the New Orleans area are numerous, and many offer a diverse menu of elective and core classes to help students identify their talents and aptitudes. We're here to help. Following is a compendium of schools for students from prekindergarten to college, and a quick reference chart of schools and their statistics.

Apple Tree Academy
2001 Athania Pkwy., Metairie, 831-3638 Private/Coed Preschool-kindergarten Founded: 1986 Average class size: 7 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:33 Tuition: $7,500 per year

Archbishop Rummel High School
1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, 834-5592; www.rummelraiders.com Catholic/All-boy 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1962 Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment:820 Tuition: $6,750 per year

Atonement Lutheran School
6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie, 887-0225; www.alcs.org Lutheran/Coed Preschool-8th grade Founded: 1960 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: varies by age level Total enrollment:265 Tuition: $1,600-$4,800 per year

Crescent City Christian School
4828 Utica St., Metairie, 885-4700; www.ccchristian.net Christian/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-12th grade Founded 1956 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:380 Tuition: $5,000 per year avg.

Ecole Classique
5236 Glendale St., Metairie, 887-3507; www.ecoleclasique.com Private/Coed Preschool (2 years)-12th grade Founded: 1956 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment:400 Tuition: $1,850 preschool, $2,600 grades 1-6, $2,700 grades 7-12

Edelweiss Montessori Preschool and Childcare
248 Carrollton Ave., Metairie, 831-3672; www.edelweiss- montessori.com Private/Coed Kindergarten Founded: 1998 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: 8:1-12:1 Total enrollment:31 Tuition: $660 per month

Heritage Academy
2900 Wytchwood Drive, Metairie, 887-7111; www.heritage- academysch.com Private/Coed 5th grade-12th grade Founded: 1979 Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:100 Tuition: $4,500 per year

John Calvin Presbyterian Playschool
4201 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 888-1378; www.johncalvinchurch.org Presbyterian/Coed Preschool (2-5 years) Founded: 1970 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 2 years 12:2, 3 years 15:2, 4-5 years 19:2 Total enrollment:180 Tuition: $1,350-$2,400 per year

John Curtis Christian School
10125 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-4621; www.johncurtis.com Private/Coed Prekindergarten (2 years)-12th grade Founded: 1962 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment:800 Tuition: N/A

Kehoe-France School
720 Elise Ave., Metairie, 733-0472; www.kehoe-france.com Private/Coed Preschool (18 months)-8th grade Founded: 1949 Average class size: 22 Student/Teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:575 Tuition: $7,300 per year

New Orleans Jewish Day School
3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 887-4091; www.nojds.com Jewish/Coed Kindergarten-5th grade Founded 1996 Average class size: 8-10 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment: 50 Tuition: $9,500 per year

Kinder Haus Montessori
5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 454-2424; www.kinderhaumontessori.com Private/Coed Preschool (1-6 years) Founded: N/A Average class size: 21 Student/Teacher ratio: Varies Total enrollment:69 Tuition: Varies

The Little School
2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-9964; www.thelittleschool-metairie.com Private/Coed Preschool (2-5 years) Founded: 1967 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment:60 Tuition: $3,375 per year

Lutheran High School
3864 17th St., Metairie, 455-4062; www.lutheranhighschool.net Private/Coed 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1970 Average class size: 11 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Total enrollment:56 Tuition: $5,700 per year

Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool
315 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 835-3891; www.mountolivelutheran.net Lutheran/Coed Prekindergarten (3-4 year olds) Founded: 1976 Average class size: 8-15 Student/teacher ratio: 8-15:2 Total enrollment:N/A Tuition: N/A

New Orleans Oral School
4000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 885-1606; www.neworleans-oralschool.com Private (school for the deaf)/Coed Preschool (2-6 years) Founded: 2001 Average class size: 4 Student/teacher ratio: 4:1 Total enrollment:15 Tuition: Varies by program

Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy
2012 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 838-2249; ptsta.jppss.k12.la.us/ptsta Public/Coed 6th grade-12th grade Founded: 2004 Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:N/A Tuition: $0

Ridgewood Preparatory School
201 Pasadena Ave., Metairie, 835-2545; www.ridgewoodprep.com Private/Coed Prekindergarten-12th grade Founded: 1948 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:300 Tuition: $4,225-$6,100 per year

Riverdale Middle School
3900 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 828-2706; riverdalemiddle.jppss.k12.la.us Public/Coed 6th grade-8th grade Founded: 1972 Average class size: 30 Student/teacher ratio: 28:1 Total enrollment:750 Tuition: $0

St. Angela Merici
835 Melody Drive, Metairie, 835-8491; www.stangelaschool.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (2 years)-7th grade Founded: 1965 Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:418 Tuition: $4,395 (kindergarten-7th grade)-$4,900 (prekindergarten) per year

St. Ann School
4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie, 455-8383; www.stannschool.org Catholic/Coed Preschool (2 years)-7th grade Founded: 1972 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment:859 Tuition: $4,450 per year (preschool), $4,100 per year (K-7)

St. Augustine's Episcopal Pre-School
3412 Haring Road, Metairie, 887-4801 Private/Coed Preschool (2-4 years) Founded: 1984 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment:90 Tuition: $1,305-$2,970 per year

St. Catherine of Siena
400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie, 831-1166; www.scsgators.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-7th grade Founded: 1928 Average class size: 15-22 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:882 Tuition: $4,125 per year

St. Christopher School
3900 Derbigny St., Metairie, 837-6871; www.stchristopherschool.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (2 years)-8th grade Founded: 1946 Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 21:1 Total enrollment:733 Tuition: $4,150 per year

St. Clement Rome School
3978 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 888-0386; www.scrschool.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-7th grade Founded: 1965 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 19:1 Total enrollment:528 Tuition: $3,950 per year

St. Edward the Confessor
4901 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 888-6353; www.edline.net/pages/steddy Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-8th grade Founded: 1965 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:482 Tuition: $4,500 per year

St. Louis King of France School
1600 Lake Ave., Metairie, 833-8224; www.slkfschool.com Catholic/Coed Preschool-7th grade Founded: 1953 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1 (3 years-kindergarten), 18:1 (1st grade-7th grade) Total enrollment: 425 Tuition: $4,350 per year

St. Martin's Episcopal School
225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, 736-0353; www.stmsaints.com Episcopal/Coed Preschool (2 years)-12th grade Founded 1947 Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment: 565 Tuition: $14,000 per year avg.

Victory Christian Academy
5708 Airline Drive, Metairie, 733-5087; www.victorychristian-academy.net Private/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-8th grade Founded: 1984 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 (kindergarten-8th grade), 10:1 (preschool) Total enrollment:200 Tuition: $4,000 per year

Academy of Our Lady
537 Avenue D, Marrero, 341-6217; www.theacademyofourlady.org Catholic/All-girl 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 2007 Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment:534 Tuition: $7,425 per year

Archbishop Shaw High School
1000 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 340-6727; www.archbishopshaw.org Catholic/All-boy 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1962 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:491 Tuition: $6,900 per year

Arden Cahill Academy
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, 392-0902; www.ardencahillacademy.com Nursery (6 weeks)-8th grade Private/Coed Founded: 1968 Average class size: Varies Student/teacher ratio: Varies Total enrollment:580 Tuition: Infants, $630 per month/Academy, $6,500 per year

Christ the King Parish School
2106 Deerfield Road, Terrytown, 367-3601; www.ctkterrytown.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-8th grade Founded: 1963 Average class size: 20-25 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:370 Tuition: $4,059-$5,137

Little Saints University
LLC 310 Hamilton St., Gretna, 367-3885 Private/Coed Preschool (6 weeks)-Prekindergarten (4 years) Founded: 2006 Average class size: 8 Student/teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1, depending on age group Total enrollment:28 Tuition: $400 per month

McDonogh 26 Elementary School
1200 Jefferson St., Gretna, 362-9929; mcdonogh26.jppss.k12.la.us Public/Coed Prekindergarten-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:300 Tuition: $0

St. Anthony Elementary School
900 Franklin St., Gretna, 367-0689; www.catholic-church.org/stanthonygretna Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1919 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:230 Tuition: $3,650 per year

Abeona House Child Discovery Center
3401 Canal St., 486-0510; www.abeonahouse.org Private/Coed Preschool (6 weeks-5 years) Founded: 2006 Average class size: 8-16 Student/teacher ratio: 4:1 (infants), 5:1 (1 year), 6:1 (2 years), 8:1 (3-5 years) Total enrollment:54 Tuition: N/A

Academy of the Sacred Heart
4521 St. Charles Ave., 891-1943; www.ashrosary.org Catholic/All-girl Preschool (2 years)-12th grade Founded: 1887 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 16:1 Total enrollment:800 Tuition: $7,150-$14,300 per year

Akili Academy of New Orleans
1700 Pratt Drive, 355-4172; www.akiliacademy.org Charter /Coed Kindergarten-5th grade Founded: 2008 Average class size: 20-30 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:305 Tuition: $0

Andrew H. Wilson Charter School
3617 General Pershing St., 373-6274; www.wilsoncharterschool.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2007 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 23:1 Total enrollment:555 Tuition: $0

ARISE Academy
3819 St. Claude Ave., 615-6354; www.ariseacademy.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-5th grade Founded: 2009 Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 23:1 Total enrollment:450 Tuition: $0

Arthur Ashe Charter School
1456 Gardena Drive, 373-6267; www.ashecharterschool.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-8th Founded: 2007 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:426 Tuition: $0

Audubon Charter School
6106 Chatham Drive, 862-5135; www.auduboncharter.com Charter/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:789 Tuition: $0

Audubon Charter School
719 S. Carrollton Ave., 324-7110; www.auduboncharter.com Charter/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:789 Tuition: $0

Batiste Cultural Arts Academy
3128 Constance St., 717-0128; www.renewschools.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2009 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:643 Tuition: $0

Benjamin Franklin High School
2001 Leon C. Simon Drive, 286-2600; www.benfranklinhighschool.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 1957 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:722 Tuition: $0

Bishop McManus Academy
13123 I-10 Service Road, 246-5121; www.bishopmcmanus.com Private/Coed Prekindergarten (2 years)-12th grade Founded: 1975 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:200 Tuition: $4,600 per year

Brother Martin High School
4401 Elysian Fields Ave., 283-1561; www.brothermartin.com Catholic/All-boy 7th grade-12th grade Founded: 1869 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment:1,206 Tuition: $7,990 per year

Cabrini High School
1400 Moss St., 482-1193; www.cabrinihigh.com Catholic/All-girl 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1959 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment:466 Tuition: $7,275 per year

Cathedral Montessori School
9 Fortress Road, 252-4871; www.cathedralmontessori.com Private/Coed Preschool (3-6 years) Founded: 2010 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment:38 Tuition: N/A

Christian Brothers School
8 Friedrichs Ave., 486-6770; www.cbs-no.org Catholic/All-boy 5th grade-7th grade Founded: 1960 Average class size: 29 Student/teacher ratio: 16:1 Total enrollment:323 Tuition: $5,950 per year

Cohen College Prep Charter School
3520 Dryades St., third floor, 335-0400; www.nolacollegeprep.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-11th grade Founded: 2007 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:N/A Tuition: $0

Collegiate Academies at GW Carver
3059 Higgins, 481-1722; www.collegiateacademies.org Charter/Coed 9th grade Founded: 2012 Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment:240 Tuition: $0

De La Salle High School
5300 St. Charles Ave., 895-5717; www.delasallenola.com Catholic/Coed 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1949 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment:450 Tuition: $7,500 per year

Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle Orleans
821 General Pershing, 896-4500; www.ebnola.com Private/Coed Preschool (2 years)-6th grade Founded: 1998 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment:180 Tuition: $9,575 per year

Edgar P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy
2503 Willow St., 373-6230; www.soeanola.com Charter/Coed Kindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2010 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:380 Tuition: $0

Edward Hynes Charter School
990 Harrison Ave., 324-7160; www.hynesschool.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1952 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:600 Tuition: $0

Einstein Charter School
5100 Cannes St., 324-7450; www.einsteincharter.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2006 Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: 16:1 Total enrollment:481 Tuition: $0

George Washington Carver High School for the Arts
3059 Higgins Blvd., 373-6226; www.rsdla.net Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 1958 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:270 Tuition: $0

The Good Shepherd School
353 Baronne St., 598-9399; www.thegoodshepherdschool.org Private/Coed Kindergarten-7th grade Founded: 2001 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:90 Tuition: $0

Holy Cross School
5500 Paris Ave., 942-3100; www.holycrosstigers.com Catholic/All-boy 5th grade-12th grade Founded: 1849 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:842 Tuition: $6,300 per year

Holy Name of Jesus School
6325 Cromwell Place, 861-1466; www.hnjschool.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten-7th grade Founded: 1891 Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:565 Tuition: $5,200-$5,966 per year

International High School of New Orleans
727 Carondelet St., 613-5703; www.ihsnola.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 2009 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:500 Tuition: $0

International School of Louisiana
1400 Camp St., 654-1088; www.isl-edu.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2000 Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment:550 Tuition: $0

Isidore Newman School
1903 Jefferson Ave., 899-5641; www.newmanschool.org Private/Coed Prekindergarten-12th grade Founded: 1903 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:916 Tuition: $16,361-$19,749

John Dibert Community School
4217 Orleans Ave., 373-6205; www.dibertcommunityschool.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2010 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:421 Tuition: $0

Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School
1301 N. Derbigny St., 373-6202; www.clarkprep.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 1947 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:436 Tuition: $0

KIPP Believe College Prep
1607 S. Carrollton Ave., 304-8857; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed 5th grade-8th grade Founded 2006 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:400 Tuition: $0

KIPP Believe Primary
1700 Pratt Drive, 266-2050; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-1st grade Founded: 2011 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:200 Tuition: $0

KIPP Central City Academy
2625 Thalia St., 373-6290; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed 5th grade-8th grade Founded: 2007 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:400 Tuition: $0

KIPP Central City Primary
2625 Thalia St., 373-6290; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-4th grade Founded: 2008 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:500 Tuition: $0

KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle
5500 Piety St., 373-6256; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed 5th grade-8th grade Founded: 2006 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:400 Tuition: $0

KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary
721 St. Philip St., 592-8520; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-4th grade Founded: 2006 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:350 Tuition: $0

KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy
2300 St. Claude Ave., 373-6256; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed 5th grade-7th grade Founded: 2010 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:300 Tuition: $0

KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary
2300 St. Claude Ave., 592-8520; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-1st grade Founded: 2011 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:200 Tuition: $0

KIPP Renaissance High School
5316 Michoud Blvd., 373-6256; www.kippneworleans.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-11th grade Founded: 2010 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:450 Tuition: $0

Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans
1501 St. Louis St., 355-0950; www.lagniappeacademies.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-2nd grade and 6th grade-7th grade Founded: 2009 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 5:1 Total enrollment:150 Tuition: $0

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School
6026 Paris Ave., 267-8811; www.newbeginningsnola.net Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 2011 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:650 Tuition: $0

Lake Castle Private School, New Orleans Campus
8400 Hayne Blvd., 242-6270; www.lakecastleneworleans.com Private/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1963 Average class size: varies by class placement Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:572 Tuition: $3,410-$3,795 per year

Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
12000 Hayne Blvd., 826-7140; www.lakeforestcharter.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2006 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: Pre-K-K 15:1, 1st-8th grades 20:1 Total enrollment:480 Tuition: $0

Lakeview Presbyterian Church Weekday School
5915 Louis XIV St., 488-2172; www.lpcno.org/html/dayschool Presbyterian/Coed Preschool (14 months)-Prekindergarten (5 years) Founded: 1951 Average class size: varies Student/teacher ratio: 4:1-8:1 Total enrollment:82 Tuition: $2,745 (half-day)-$6,120 (full day) per year

Langston Hughes Academy
3519 Trafalgar St., 373-6251; www.langstonhughesacademy.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2007 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:617 Tuition: $0

Life of Christ Christian Academy
1851 N. Dorgenois St., 945-5778; www.lifeofchristacademy.com Private/Coed Prekindergarten-12th grade Founded: 1997 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:85 Tuition: $5,000 per year

Life Without School
1024 Frenchmen St., 208-2002; www.lifewithoutschool.org Independent/Coed 5th grade-college Founded: 2003 Average class size: 8 Student/teacher ratio: 4:1 Total enrollment:8 Tuition: $10,000 per year (full-time), $5,000 per year (part-time)

Little Woods Elementary
5552 Read Blvd. (temporary location at Reed Elementary), 717-6543; www.renewschools.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2011 Average class size: 28 Student/teacher ratio: 18:1 Total enrollment:650 Tuition: $0

Louise S. McGehee School
2343 Prytania St., 561-1224; www.mcgeheeschool.com Private/All-girl Prekindergarten-12th grade Founded: 1912 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:530 Tuition: $15,500 per year

Lusher Charter School
7315 Willow St., 862-5110; www.lusherschool.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-12th grade Founded: 1918 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:1700 Tuition: $0

Morris Jeff Community School
2239 Poydras St., 373-6258; www.morrisjeffschool.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-4th grade Founded: 2010 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Total enrollment:335 Tuition: $0

Mount Carmel Academy
7027 Milne Blvd., 288-7626; www.mcacubs.org Catholic/All-girl 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1896 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1 Total enrollment:1,172 Tuition: $5,900 per year

New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School
5625 Loyola Ave., 324-7061; www.noscihigh.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 1993 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:370 Tuition: $0

Personal Care Nursery & Preschool
7741 Weaver Ave., 241-2929 Private/Coed Preschool Founded: 2001 Average class size: 10 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:30 Tuition: N/A

Samuel J. Green Charter School
2319 Valence St., 304-3532; www.greencharterschool.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2005 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:518 Tuition: $0

Sci Academy
5552 Read Blvd., 373-6264; www.sciacademy.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 2008 Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment:400 Tuition: $0

Sophie B. Wright Charter School
1426 Napoleon Ave., 304-3915; www.sophiebwrightschool.com Charter/Coed 6th grade-12th grade Founded: 1845 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:475 Tuition: $0

St. John Lutheran School
3937 Canal St., 488-6641; www.sjlno.com Private/Coed Preschool-6th grade Founded: 1854 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:100 Tuition: $4,090 per year

St. Mary's Academy
6905 Chef Menteur Blvd., 245-0200; www.smaneworleans.com Catholic/Coed (elementary), All-girl (middle school, high school) Kindergarten-12th grade Founded: 1867 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:650 Tuition: $6,600 per year

St. Mary's Dominican High School
7701 Walmsley Ave., 865-9401; www.stmarysdominican.org Catholic/All-girl 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1860 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:884 Tuition: $8,200 per year

St. Pius X Catholic School
6600 Spanish Fort Blvd., 282-2811; www.stpiusxnola.org/school Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-7th grade Founded: 1953 Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment:373 Tuition: $4,550-$5,150 per year

St. Rita Catholic School
65 Fontainebleau Drive, 866-1777; stritanola.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1924 Average class size: 16-25 Student/teacher ratio: 16:2-25:2 Total enrollment:204 Tuition: $3,500 per year

St. Rita School
194 Ravan Ave., 737-0744; www.stritaharahan.com Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-7th grade Founded: 1953 Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 21:1 Total enrollment:410 Tuition: $3,950 per year

St. Stephen Catholic School
1027 Napoleon Ave., 891-1927 Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1852 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 18:1 Total enrollment:200-250 Tuition: $3,800 per year

Stuart Hall School for Boys
2032 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-1954; www.stuarthall.org Catholic/All-boy Nursery-7th grade Founded: 1984 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment:333 Tuition: $9,073 per year

Success Preparatory Academy
2011 Bienville St., 909-6275; www.successpreparatory.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-6th grade Founded: 2009 Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment:410 Tuition: $0

Sylvanie Williams College Prep
3127 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 522-0100; www.nolacollegeprep.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-5th grade Founded: 2007 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:N/A Tuition: $0

Trinity Episcopal School
1315 Jackson Ave., 525-8661; www.trinitynola.com Episcopal/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1960 Average class size: 19 Student/teacher ratio: 6.5:1 Total enrollment:380 Tuition: $17,160 per year

Warren Easton Charter High School
3019 Canal St., 324-7400; www.warreneastoncharterhigh.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 1913 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:880 Tuition: $0

Xavier Preparatory School
5116 Magazine St., 899-6061; www.xavierprep.com Catholic/All-girl 7th grade-12th grade Founded: 1915 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:274 Tuition: $5,770 per year

Algiers Technology Academy
6501 Berkley Drive, 302-7071; www.algierstechnologyacademy.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 2007 Average class size: 26 Student/teacher ratio: 21:1 Total enrollment:300 Tuition: $0

Calvary Baptist School
2401 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, 367-6465; www.cbsno.org Baptist/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-7th grade Founded: 1986 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:140 Tuition: N/A

Edna Karr High School
3332 Huntlee Drive, 302-7135; www.ekhs.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 1964 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:935 Tuition: $0

Harriet Tubman Charter School
2013 Gen. Meyer Ave., 227-3800; www.crescentcityschools.org Charter/Coed Kindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2011 Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Total enrollment:540 Tuition: $0

Martin Behrman Charter Academy of Arts and Sciences
715 Opelousas Ave., 302-7090; www.algierscharterschools.org or www.behrmancharter.org Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 2005 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:679 Tuition: $0

McDonogh 32 Literacy Charter Academy
800 De Armas St., 302-7144; www.algierscharterschools.org or www.mcdonogh32.net Charter/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1952 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:1 Total enrollment:509 Tuition: $0

New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy
1912 L.B. Landry Ave., 227-3810; www.nomma.net Charter/Coed 9th grade Founded: 2011 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:105 Tuition: $0

O. Perry Walker College and Career Prep High School and Community Center
2832 Gen. Meyer Ave., 302-7170; www.opwchargers.org Charter/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 1970 Average class size: 28 Student/teacher ratio: 23:1 Total enrollment:900 Tuition: $0

Raphael Academy
517 Soraparu St., Suite 104, 598-3227; www.raphaelacademy.org Private/Coed (children with special needs) 6th grade-12th grade (through age 22) Founded: 2011 Average class size: 9-12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1, plus assistant Total enrollment:9 Tuition: $12,000 per year

Riverside Preschool
9220 Jefferson Hwy., 737-2373; www.riversidelife.org Private/Coed Preschool (8 weeks-3 years) Founded: N/A Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 (8 weeks-1 year), 8:1 (1-2 years), 12:1 (2-3 years) Total enrollment:46 Tuition: $120 per week

St. Andrew's Episcopal School
8012 Oak St., 861-3743; www.standrewsepiscopalschool.org Private/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1957 Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 5:1 Total enrollment:177 Tuition: $9,083-$11,729 per year

St. Augustine High School
2600 A.P. Tureaud Ave., 944-2424; www.purpleknights.com Catholic/All-boy 6th grade-12th grade Founded: 1951 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 22:1 Total enrollment:650 Tuition: $5,050-$5,650 per year

St. George's Episcopal School
923 Napoleon Ave., 891-5509; www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com Episcopal/Coed Preschool (1-3 years)-8th grade Founded: 1969 Average class size: 8-12 Student/teacher ratio: 5:1 Total enrollment:300 Tuition: $11,350-$17,600 per year

Toddler's University
4121 St. Claude Ave., 302-2695 Private/Coed 6 weeks-12 years Founded: 2008 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:45 Tuition: N/A

Ursuline Academy
2635 State St., 861-9150; www.ursulineneworleans.org Catholic/All-girl Preschool (2 years)-12th grade Founded: 1727 Average class size: Varies by grade Student/teacher ratio: Varies by grade Total enrollment:776 Tuition: $8,200 per year

Waldorf School of New Orleans
517 Soraparu St., 525-2420; www.waldorfnola.org Private/Coed Nursery-8th grade Founded: 2000 Average class size: 11 Student/teacher ratio: 11:6 Total enrollment:62 Tuition: $6,350 (Prekindergarten-kindergarten)-$8,900 (1st grade-8th grade)

Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool
2825 Paris Road, Chalmette, 279-1917; www.gethsemane-lutheran.org Private/Coed Preschool (2-years)-Prekindergarten (4 years) Founded: 1950 Average class size: 14-15 Student/teacher ratio: 2 years 15:2, 3-4 years 14:1 Total enrollment:85 Tuition: $945 (2 years), $1,035 (3 years), 1,210 (4 years)

St. Charles Catholic High School
100 Dominican Drive, LaPlace, (985) 652-3809; www.stcharlescatholic.org Catholic/Coed 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1948 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:425 Tuition: $7,000 per year

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
412 Fir St., LaPlace, (985) 652-6310; www.sja.school.com Catholic/Coed Preschool (3 years)-8th grade Founded: 1961 Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:550 Tuition: $4,356 per year and up

Abita Springs Elementary School
22410 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-8184; abitaspringselementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:729 Tuition: $0

Abney Elementary School
825 Kostmayer Ave., Slidell, (985) 643-4044; abneyelementary.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 1st grade-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:842 Tuition: $0

Alton Elementary School
38276 N. 5th Ave., Slidell, (985) 863-5353; altonelementary.-stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:219 Tuition: $0

Apple Tree Preschool
360 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 641-0184 Private/Coed Preschool (18 months-5 years) Founded: N/A Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: 8:2 (1 year), 12:2 (2 years), 14:2 (3 years), 16:2 (4-5 years) Total enrollment:N/A Tuition: N/A

Archbishop Hannan High School
71324 Hwy. 1077, Covington, (985) 249-6363; www.hannanhigh.org Catholic/Coed 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1987 Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: 22:1 Total enrollment:375 Tuition: $6,575

Bayou Woods Elementary School
35614 Liberty Drive, Slidell, (985) 882-5416; bayouwoodselementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:438 Tuition: $0

Bayou Woods Middle School
27527 St. Joseph St., Lacombe; (985) 882-5416; bayoulacombemiddle.stpsb.org Public/Coed 4th grade-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:195 Tuition: $0

Bonne Ecole Elementary School
900 Rue Verand, Slidell, (985) 643-0674; bonneecoleelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:763 Tuition: $0

Boyet Junior High School
59295 Rebel Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-3775; boyetjunior.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 7th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:706 Tuition: $0

Brock Elementary School
259 Brakefield St., Slidell, (985) 643-5166; brockelementary.-stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:353 Tuition: $0

Christ Episcopal School
80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (985) 871-9902; www.christepiscopalschool.org Episcopal /Coed Prekindergarten-12th grade Founded: 1984 Average class size: 18-20 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Total enrollment:539 Tuition: $8,500 per year

Carolyn Park Middle School
35708 Liberty Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-8593; carolynparkmiddle.stpsb.org Public/Coed 4th grade-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:413 Tuition: $0

Chahta-Ima Elementary School
27488 Pichon Road, Lacombe, (985) 882-7541; chahta-imaelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:306 Tuition: $0

Charlotte's Web School
1700 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, (985) 641-8766; www.charlotteswebschool.com Private/Coed Preschool (6 weeks-5 years) Founded: 1982 Average class size: N/A Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:N/A Tuition: N/A

Covington Elementary School
325 S. Jackson St., Covington, (985) 892-4311; covingtonelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:594 Tuition: $0

Covington High School
73030 Lion Drive, Covington, (985) 892-3422; covingtonhigh.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:1,511 Tuition: $0

Creekside Junior High School
65434 Hwy. 41, Pearl River, (985) 863-5882; creeksidejunior.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 6th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:542 Tuition: $0

Cypress Cove Elementary School
540 S. Military Road, Slidell, (985) 641-3033; cypresscoveelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-1st grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:727 Tuition: $0

Fifth Ward Junior High School
81419 Hwy 21, Bush, (985) 886-3273; fifthwardjunior.-stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:579 Tuition: $0

First United Methodist Church Little School
203 N Jefferson Ave., Covington, (985) 892-5479 Methodist/Coed Prekindergarten (3-5 years) Founded: 1971 Average class size: 13 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Total enrollment:110 Tuition: N/A

Florida Avenue Elementary School
342 Florida Ave., Slidell, (985) 643-1605; floridaavenueelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:549 Tuition: $0

Folsom Elementary School
82144 Hwy. 25, Folsom, (985) 796-3820; folsomelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:517 Tuition: $0

Folsom Junior High School
83055 Hay Hollow Road, Folsom, (985) 796-3724; folsomjunior.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 6th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:223 Tuition: $0

Fontainebleau High School
100 Bulldog Drive, Mandeville, (985) 892-7112; fontainebleauhigh.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:1,630 Tuition: $0

Fontainebleau Junior High School
100 Hurricane Alley, Mandeville, (985) 875-7501; fontainebleaujunior.stpsb.org Public/Coed 7th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:936 Tuition: $0

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School
1 N. Marigold Drive, Covington, (985) 892-6146; www.myholytrinity.org Private/Coed Preschool (18 months-4 years) Founded: 1991 Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 12:2 Total enrollment:82 Tuition: $4,000 per year

Honey Island Elementary School
500 S. Military Road, Slidell, (985) 641-3557; honeyislandelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed 2nd grade-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:660 Tuition: $0

Lake Harbor Middle School
1700 Viola St., Mandeville, (985) 674-4440; lakeharbormiddle.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 4th grade-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:664 Tuition: $0

Lakeshore High School
26301 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, (985) 624-5046; lakeshorehigh.stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:882 Tuition: $0

Lancaster Elementary School
133 Pine Creek Drive, Madisonville, (985) 792-0156; lancasterelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed 2nd grade-4th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:601 Tuition: $0

Lee Road Junior High School
79131 Hwy. 40, Covington, (985) 892-3636; leeroadjunior.-stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:776 Tuition: $0

Little Oak Middle School
59241 Rebel Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-6510; littleoakmiddle.-stpsb.org Public/Coed 4th grade-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:1,008 Tuition: $0

Little Pearl Elementary School
63829 Hwy. 11, Pearl River, (985) 863-5906; littlepearlelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Prekindergarten-kindergarten Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:173 Tuition: $0

Lyon Elementary School
1615 N. Florida St., Covington, (985) 892-0869; lyonelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:574 Tuition: $0

Madisonville Elementary School
317 Hwy. 1077, Madisonville, (985) 845-3671; madisonvilleelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Prekindergarten-1st grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:480 Tuition: $0

Madisonville Junior High School
106 Cedar St., Madisonville, (985) 845-3355; madisonvillejunior.stpsb.org Public/Coed 5th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:697 Tuition: $0

Magnolia Trace Elementary School
1405 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, (985) 626-8238; magnoliatraceelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed 2nd grade-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:467 Tuition: $0

Mandeville Elementary School
519 Massena St., Mandeville, (985) 626-3950; mandevilleelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:571 Tuition: $0

Mandeville High School
1 Skipper Drive, Mandeville, (985) 626-5225; mandevillehigh.stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:1,674 Tuition: $0

Mandeville Junior High School
639 Carondelet St., Mandeville, (985) 626-4428; mandevillejunior.stpsb.org Public/Coed 7th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:690 Tuition: $0

Mandeville Middle School
2525 Soult St., Mandeville, (985) 626-8778; mandevillemiddle.stpsb.org Public/Coed 4th grade-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:789 Tuition: $0

Marigny Elementary School
1715 Viola St., Mandeville, (985) 674-3011; marignyelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-1st grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:442 Tuition: $0

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic School
1515 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 674-2466; www.mqpcs.org Catholic /Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-7th grade Founded: 1996 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
 Total enrollment:527 Tuition: $4,530 per year

Mayfield Elementary School
31820 Hwy. 190 W., Slidell, (985) 643-5693; mayfieldelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Prekindergarten-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:442 Tuition: $0

Monteleone Junior High School
63000 Blue Marlin Drive, Mandeville, (985) 951-8088; monteleonejunior.stpsb.org Public/Coed 7th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:556 Tuition: $0

Northshore High School
100 Panther Drive, Slidell, (985) 649-6400; northshorehigh.stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:1,479 Tuition: $0

Our Lady of Lourdes School
345 Westchester Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-3230; www.ollonline.com Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten-8th grade Founded: 1929 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment:495 Tuition: $3,795 per year

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
316 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5678; www.ourladyofthelakeschool.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-7th grade Founded: 1890 Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: 14:1 Total enrollment:785 Tuition: $4,388 per year

Pearl River High School
39110 Rebel Lane, Pearl River, (985) 863-2591; pearlriverhigh.stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:779 Tuition: $0

Pine View Middle School
1200 W. 27th Ave., Covington, (985) 892-6204; pineviewmiddle.stpsb.org Public/Coed 4th grade-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:641 Tuition: $0

Pitcher Junior High School
415 S. Jefferson Ave., Covington, (985) 892-3021; pitcherjunior.stpsb.org Public/Coed 7th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:347 Tuition: $0

Pontchartrain Elementary School
1500 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 626-3748; pontchartrainelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:778 Tuition: $0

Riverside Elementary School
38480 Sullivan Drive, Pearl River, (985) 863-3141; riversideelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed 1st grade-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:436 Tuition: $0

St. Margaret Mary School
1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-4612; www.saintmm.org Catholic/Coed Prekindergarten (3 years)-8th grade Founded: 1966 Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Total enrollment:640 Tuition: $3,625 per year

St. Michael's Episcopal Education Center
4499 Sharp Road, Mandeville, (985) 626-5724; www.stmichaelspreschool.edu Private/Coed Preschool (2-5 years) Founded: 1996 Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Total enrollment:175 Tuition: $440-$590 per month

St. Scholastica Academy
122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington (985) 892-2540; www.ssacad.com Catholic/All-girl 8th grade-12th grade Founded: 1903 Average class size: 22 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Total enrollment:697 Tuition: $6,950 per year

St. Tammany Junior High School
701 Cleveland Ave., Slidell, (985) 643-1592; sttammanyjunior.stpsb.org Public/Coed 6th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:646 Tuition: $0

Salmen High School
300 Spartan Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-7359; salmenhigh.stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:920 Tuition: $0

Sixth Ward Elementary School
72360 Hwy. 41, Pearl River, (985) 863-7126; sixthwardelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-5th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:398 Tuition: $0

Slidell High School
1 Tiger Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-2992; slidellhigh.stpsb.org Public/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:1,678 Tuition: $0

Slidell Junior High School
333 Pennsylvania Ave., Slidell, (985) 641-5914; slidelljunior.stpsb.org Public/Coed 7th grade-8th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:722 Tuition: $0

Tchefuncte Middle School
1530 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 626-7118; tchefunctemiddle.stpsb.org Public/Coed 4th grade-6th grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:836 Tuition: $0

Whispering Forest Elementary School
300 Spiehler Road, Slidell, (985) 641-3400; whisperingforestelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 23 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:517 Tuition: $0

Woodlake Elementary
1620 Livingston St., Mandeville, (985) 626-8842; woodlakeelementary.stpsb.org Public/Coed Kindergarten-3rd grade Founded: N/A Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: N/A Total enrollment:669 Tuition: $0

St. Stanislaus College-Prep
304 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, Miss., (228) 467-9057; www.ststan.com Catholic/All-boy day and residency school 7th grade-12th grade Founded: 1854 Average class size: 20 Teacher/student ratio: 20:1 Total enrollment:350 Tuition: $20,300-$24,000 per year

Delgado Community College
615 City Park Ave., 671-5012; www.dcc.edu Students can earn associates' degrees at this post-secondary community college that focuses on workforce development. Career areas include allied health, business and management, culinary arts, funeral services, massage therapy and nursing. Total enrollment is 29,909, and tuition is $1,056 per year.

Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Blvd., 283-8822; www.dillard.edu

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, (225) 578-1175; www.lsu.edu

Louisiana State University School of Nursing
1900 Gravier St., 568-4197; www.nursing.lsuhsc.edu

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health
2020 Gravier St., second and third floors, 568-5747; www.publichealth.lsuhsc.edu Master and doctorate degrees are available at this state university. Academic specialties include Master of Public Health degrees in behavioral/community health sciences, biostatistics, environmental/occupational health sciences, epidemiology and health policy/systems management. Total enrollment is 108, and tuition averages $3,000 per semester.

Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-3240; www.loyno.edu This private, four-year university offers undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctor's degrees in a range of areas. There are 4,982 students on the coed campus, and the average class size is 22, with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Tuition is $33,846.

Our Lady of Holy Cross College
4123 Woodland Drive, 398-2175; www.olhcc.edu

Strayer University
111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 420, Metairie, 799-1700; www.strayer.edu

Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5000; www.tulane.edu Private/Coed Undergraduate, graduate and professional courses are available at this research university, the first in the country to make public service part of its core undergraduate curriculum. Founded in 1834, the liberal arts university has 13,359 students, and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, with an average class size of 24 students. Tuition is $39,850 per year.

A Test Review Institute
2955 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 957-7062; www.testreviewnola.com This private institute prepares students and professionals for school and college admission exams including ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, PRAXIS and TOEFL. The cost is $150 per review program.

Creating U
69154 Hwy. 190 E. Service Road, Covington, (985) 796-1818; www.creatingu.com Private/Coed (acting/modeling training academy) Kindergarten-adult Founded: 2012 Average class size: 8-12 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Total enrollment:N/A Tuition: varies by classes taken

Crescent School of Gaming & Bartending
209 N. Broad St., 822-3362; www.crescent.edu For students 18 years and older Founded: 1983

NOLA Project High School Intensive
2800 Chartres St.; www.nolaproject.com Summer Theater Conservatory/Coed 9th grade-12th grade Founded: 2012 Average class size: 10-15 Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 Total enrollment:30 Tuition: $695 per program

Posh Paint Pub
701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-4155; www.poshpaintpub.com Students 5 and older Founded: 2001 Average class size: 25 Student/teacher ratio: 25:2 Tuition: $35 (1 day), $85 (3 days), $135 (5 days)

Unitech Training Academy
6660 Riverside Drive, Metairie, 526-1478; www.unitechtrainingacademy.com The vocational school, which was founded in 1997, offers allied health training.

Victor Manning Driving School
4539 N I-10 Service Road, Suite 202, Metairie, 455-2103; www.-victormanningdrivingschool.com Public/Coed 16 years and older Founded:1932 Tuition: $50 (6-hour class)-$440 (38-hour class)

Whetstone Education
237-7994; www.whetstoneeducation.com This business provides a customizable classroom observation platform that handles the minutia of recording and sorting observation data, allowing schools to focus on professional development and student learning. Whetstone also can help streamline and enhance teacher development.

YAYA Creative Glass
3924B Conti St., 482-6003; www.yayainc.com Open to public/Children-adults Founded: 2006 Average class size: 4 Student/teacher ratio: 4:1 Tuition: $180-$300 per three-session workshop