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Elmwood Park Academy

1517 Carol Sue Ave
Gretna, LA 70056
Progressive Preschool - 8th grade Learning how to think not what to think.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Elmwood Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
1 course
Average Percentile SSAT
85%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
vary by grade level 3500 - 4200 annually
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Kenneth Loria
Admissions Associate
Leslie Trahan
Application URL

School Notes

  • Core Education, Not Common, Focus On Math, Reading, & Language. Science and History.
  • Progressive school focus on learning, not on testing.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Elmwood Park Academy cost?
Elmwood Park Academy's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Elmwood Park Academy?
The acceptance rate of Elmwood Park Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Elmwood Park Academy?
The application deadline for Elmwood Park Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5  
This school is truly student centered. The administration is also involved in teaching. Therefore, they know what should be expected. Great Work Environment. Parent Involvement at all time high. Rarely do you see a student that isn't excited to attend school everyday. Students return after graduating and always have great memories and enjoy revisiting every chance they get. They also do volunteer hours during holidays at their high schools or during summer camp.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Gretna, LA is $5,593 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Gretna, LA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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