For more than 100 years, Uptown New Orleans’ Isidore Newman School has striven for excellence in education.
Tucked away on an 11-acre campus a few blocks off of St. Charles Avenue, this non-denominational, co-educational, pre-K through 12th grade school has grown to become known as one of the most prestigious private institutions in Louisiana.
By providing both a challenging curriculum and a rich learning environment, the school has produced three Rhodes scholars over the years, and many of it students have received National Merit recognition. The school’s alumni roster reads like a who’s who of the city’s best and brightest — including children’s author Mo Willems, “Mad Men” actor Bryan Batt, and singer, composer and actor Harry Connick Jr.
Alumni like Peyton and Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. demonstrate that the school’s sports department is just as impressive as its academic programs. By encouraging its students to work hard, dream big and achieve academic success, Isidore Newman School enjoys a well-earned national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics and the arts.
Isidore Newman School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
1903 Jefferson Ave,
New Orleans, LA
917
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Thomas J. Locke Phd
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.63
Annual Tuition
$24,029
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
92
Part Time Teachers
25
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
83.2%
Black
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Hispanic
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best HS For Stem in Louisiana
#1
Best Private HS in Louisiana
#1
Best Private K12 Schools in Louisiana
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tulane University
64 Students
Louisiana State University
57 Students
University of Texas - Austin
44 Students
University of Virginia
44 Students
Vanderbilt University
38 Students
University of Georgia
34 Students
New York University
32 Students
University of Southern California
30 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
28 Students
Texas Christian University
28 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
56 Students
Psychology
33 Students
Biology
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
27 Students
Political Science and Government
25 Students
Engineering
20 Students
Pre-Law Studies
19 Students
Finance
16 Students
Economics
16 Students
Communications
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/14/2024
My overall experience has been problem-free. Everything runs smoothly. However, I would like to see better Wi-Fi and the fluctuation of the air conditioning throughout the school. Overall, I love Newman; it feels like home.
7/6/2023
I've enjoyed my experience so far. I have one final year and I'm looking forward to it. Its been a great experience socially and acedemically. I've been at Newman for a long time, so I can't speak for everyone, but I can tell if your a newer student it's much harder to fit in.
9/7/2022
I have loved every minute of going to Newman. I can't wait to see how Newman grows for when my kids go to Newman hopefully.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/12/2024
As a student who transferred in from a public New Orleans high school in the 9th grade, I can definitely say it was one of the better decisions I've made in my life. I've found that there are countless resources available and at you're disposal, the kids are not snobby like whats expected (in fact t...
7/7/2016
Both of my children attended Newman for grades 8-12. The school did an excellent job preparing them for college by providing them with a diverse curriculum and a high degree of emphasis on math, comprehensive reading and writing. There is a large emphasis on academic excellence at the school which i...
4/9/2013
Isidore Newman School is a horrible school. Most of the kids, as well as teachers there are snobs. The high school has HORRIBLE drug problems. The teachers are mean to any lower schooler, unless their parents have money. Newman wants perfect children, and if your child has a different belief or way...
5/18/2012
I have a sixth grader at Newman - no better school in New Orleans - hands down. If someone feels they have been treated poorly because of their socio-economic status, please bring this to the attention of your advisor. I find the kids to be upbeat, fun and competitive - all tools which will help the...
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36 Total Sales
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$480,000 Price Range
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$775,000 Price
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Map
List Price Range
$249K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$836,776
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Average Household Income
$131,805
% of College Grads
69.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,918 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,495 - $2,200 per month
- Windsor at Manhattan
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 743+ Sq Ft
- 1499 Central Park Blvd
- Harvey, LA
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 8th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Audubon Park
- Bike Trails
- Golf
- Lake
Danneel Playspot
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Wisner Playground and Dog Run
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Laurence Square Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Evans Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Samuel Square
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Saratoga Playspot
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
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Isidore Newman School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1903 Jefferson Ave in New Orleans, LA. Annual tuition is $24,029. The school has a total enrollment of 917 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Isidore Newman School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.63. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $836,776. Discover additional schools in the area, like De La Salle High School, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and more. Learn more about what New Orleans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Isidore Newman School.