For more than 40 years, The Dunham School has educated minds and hearts for Christ. Serving ages two through 12th grade and recognized as one of the most innovative schools in the country, Dunham offers an individualized approach to learning, small classes, 1:1 technology, and amazing teachers who help students reach their full God-given potential now and in the future. We invite you to schedule a personal tour or attend an open house to learn more about the academic, fine arts, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities available at Dunham. For more information, please visit our website at dunhamschool.org or contact our admissions office at 225-767-7097 ext. 324.

2024-2025 Open House Dates:
PreK/K Play Day: Friday, September 27; 8:30 am
Open House: Friday, November 1; 8:15 am

At Discovery, we strive to create meaningful and engaging learning opportunities so that all students thrive. Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery is a tuition-free, Louisiana-based public charter school that offers a health sciences-integrated curriculum with the flexibility to adapt to students’ educational needs. The school serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade and will add a grade level each year until reaching 8th grade by fall 2027. We recognize that each child is unique, and understanding how a child learns is important. We offer various support services to accommodate all types of learners. Through a robust academic program and health sciences integration, students can discover talents, explore opportunities, and achieve success. Admission is not limited to the Baton Rouge area; all Louisiana residents are eligible to apply.

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Open House:

Grades: Pre-K-6th

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

6:00 pm – 7 pm

17255 S Harrells Ferry Road

At Discovery Schools, we believe in providing a learning experience that is both dynamic and engaging. Discovery Fusion’s hybrid virtual learning program offers students the flexibility and convenience of online learning while still providing the benefits of an in-person learning experience. Students enrolled in the Discovery Fusion program can access course materials and resources at their own pace, promoting independent learning skills and providing flexibility for those with different learning styles or schedules. Discovery campuses have certified teachers available, and students can schedule in-person or virtual instructional support as needed. Discovery Fusion is open to every student in Louisiana. With student achievement as the unifying theme at Discovery Schools, we engage students, parents, and teachers throughout the learning process. Our experienced leadership team and dedicated teachers are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for each student.

Discovery Fusion is now accepting applications for grades 5th-8th for the 2024-25 school year and will serve grades 1st-12th at full scale. All Louisiana residents are eligible to apply. Apply online at www.DiscoveryApplication.com.

Founded in 1929, Sacred Heart of Jesus School has been a cornerstone of education in Baton Rouge, nurturing young minds from Pre-K3 through eighth grade on our historic campus. Guided by the visionary leadership of Father Josh Johnson and Principal Michael Miller, our dedicated faculty offers a robust curriculum enriched by individualized instruction and rooted deeply in Catholic values.

Our school is proud to feature a specialized dyslexia and instructional support lab, project-based learning, advanced math courses for middle school, and Algebra I for eighth graders. Students thrive in an environment that fosters personal growth through leadership opportunities, community service, creativity, and athletics.

As we approach a century of educational excellence, Sacred Heart continues to evolve with major renovations that enhance our facilities. We’re modernizing our interior while preserving the timeless charm of our iconic main building, ensuring that our students benefit from cutting-edge technology in a historically rich setting.

Join us at Sacred Heart of Jesus School, where tradition meets innovation in a nurturing and dynamic educational environment.

Open House: October 16th 2024 from 5-7 pm AND January 16th 2025 from 5-7 pm
Contact Sharon Jones ([email protected]) to schedule a private tour and discover the Heart of Baton Rouge!

Parkview Baptist School’s Christ-centered, pre-K – grade 12, college preparatory education equips students with the intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, and emotional skills necessary for college, for life, and for eternity. Our exceptional educational program is built on the four As – Abundant Life, Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Each day, our team of nurturing, dedicated faculty support and challenge our students to grow and mature into the individuals God created them to be. Visit www.parkviewbaptist.com for more information.

Open House Dates:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8:30AM

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8:30AM

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 8:30AM

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 8:30AM

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00PM in conjunction with Starry Night

Contact our Admissions Office at [email protected] or 225.291.2500 ext. 104 to schedule your tour today.

For 156 years, St. Joseph’s Academy has stood as a pillar of excellence in the Baton Rouge community. Founded in 1868 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, this premier Catholic high school for young women is a place where relationships are strengthened and young girls become women of faith, hope and love. SJA is a five-time National Blue Ribbon School awardee, having been honored by the U.S. Department of Education in 1991, 1996, 2002, 2016 and 2023. Academy students grow in Catholic faith traditions through a comprehensive religious education program, liturgical rituals and service opportunities; become life-long learners through interaction with master teachers and mentors; and enjoy peer relationships and learn leadership skills in a variety of co-curricular activities.

In an all-girls’ learning environment, young women explore, learn and grow without fear of failure. They speak their mind, express themselves freely, ask questions, openly engage in the exchange of ideas and find their passion: academically, in athletics and co-curricular activities, in leadership roles, in the arts and in their faith life. They are challenged, inspired, encouraged and prepared for the 21st century world which awaits them.

We can’t wait to meet you. Girls in grades 6-8 and their families are invited to Open House 2024 on Thursday, October 17. Tours are available between 3:30 and 7 p.m. Time slot reservations are available HERE. We encourage you to call Admissions Director Meredith Smith at (225) 388-2243 for additional information.

For over five decades The Brighton School has been leading the way for students with language-based learning differences. Serving Kindergarten through twelfth grade, our students are taught using the most current evidence-based practices which target both academic strengths and weaknesses. Our students benefit greatly from small class sizes and hand-on learning across all subject areas. Reading and math are taught in even smaller groups using Orton-Gillingham methodologies. In addition, all students receive integrated instruction in social emotional learning and executive function skills.

We invite you to schedule a tour for Walk-Thru Wednesday, available every Wednesday at 9am. Visit our website www.thebrightonschool.org or contact our Director of Enrollment, Angelle High, at [email protected] or 225-291-2524. See our students in action and learn more about the opportunities available through The Brighton School.

Discover BASIS Baton Rouge Charter Schools—two tuition-free, public charter schools serving students in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City serves grades K–5, while BASIS Baton Rouge Materra serves grades K–10 and will expand one grade level each year until it’s a K–12 school in 2026–27. Together, our two schools are a complete K–12 journey that will set your child up for success. At every grade level, our caring and supportive teachers inspire students to love learning. Join our welcoming community of students, parents and educators! FREE before-school and after-school care available for qualifying families.

Visit enrollBASIS.com to RSVP for a school tour or to submit an application.

St. Thomas More Catholic School proudly educates 575 students from PK3 through 8th grade with 64 dedicated staff members in a faith-filled environment. We believe in a well-rounded education, which sets the foundation for success, and in an academic focus, which teaches key concepts promoting success. Partnering academics with athletics, co-curricular activities, and fine arts is vital in helping students recognize their strengths and interests. Prayer is a significant part of the school day, along with special religious experiences that help students develop a deeper understanding and love of their faith. Prayer, religion curriculum, and paraliturgy experiences form the overall climate of the school.

Schedule your private tour today at stmbr.org/tourSTM. For admissions information, please visit stmbr.org/admissions.

University View Academy is a Louisiana-based K-12 tuition-free, online public charter school available to students statewide from any parish. As one of the most innovative virtual charter schools in Louisiana, we offer a unique online environment with certified teachers and proven curricula that allow student families the flexibility and freedom to learn in a way that fits their lifestyle needs. University View Academy also offers an early college high school program that allows our students to earn a free two-year associate degree from a partner community or technical college by either attending classes on campus or online via dual enrollment. This incredible program offers UVA students the opportunity to get ahead on their four-year degree while still qualifying for TOPS when they graduate from high school.

To learn more about University View Academy and participate in one of our virtual info-sessions, visit us online.

St. James Episcopal Day School provides your child a rich learning environment grounded in a seven-decade long legacy of academic excellence and steeped in the Episcopalian faith right in the heart of Baton Rouge’s historic downtown.

Serving students 18 months through 5th grade with a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, the level of individualized instruction we offer each student is unparalleled in the Baton Rouge area, ensuring that your child will have the support he or she needs to learn, grow, and thrive.

Tours given daily. Call or email our Director of Admissions, Rachel Fennie, to schedule your personal tour – (225) 344-0805, [email protected].

St. Michael High School is a Catholic, co-educational institution, serving a comprehensive, college preparatory education for students in grades 9-12. With a passionate, experienced faculty and a rich and challenging curriculum, St. Michael provides the ideal environment for students to achieve their full potential. Students are encouraged to follow the teachings of the Gospel by seeking the truth, living the faith, and serving like Christ. St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional Catholic High School was established in 1984 by the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Save the Date: Open House October 23rd, 2024

Great Hearts Harveston is a part of the renowned Great Hearts Academies network! As a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school, we are honored to offer a classical education that nurtures young minds from kindergarten through high school, preparing them for both collegiate success and a life rich in virtue.

Our classical approach is rooted in real and meaningful content that traces its roots through the peaks and pitfalls of Western tradition. We are philosophical realists, believing the world to be knowable and that strong character arises from humane rigor and good habits of mind and body. In this, we prepare our students not only for academic success but for the greater pursuit of a virtuous and fulfilling life.

Great Hearts Harveston is more than just a school; it is a community where intellectual curiosity, moral virtue, and academic excellence are nurtured and celebrated. We are excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our family and embarking together on this enriching educational journey.

Learn more: Greatheartsharveston.org

Schedule a tour HERE! 

For decades now the Greater Baton Rouge community has entrusted Episcopal School of Baton Rouge to educate and prepare their PreK-3 through twelfth-grade students. Our premier educational program begins with a solid foundation in Lower School with an emphasis on purposeful play and project-based learning. Middle School students benefit from social-emotional learning and age-appropriate leadership opportunities. Upper School students are provided unparalleled access to personalized college counseling to help them find the school that best meets their life goals. Our whole-child philosophy means students are prepared to meet the challenge of rigorous academic standards, while also developing spiritually, gaining a deeper appreciation for the arts, and competing in inclusive sports. The strong sense of community that defines Episcopal is reflected in the cooperative effort of teachers, staff, students, parents, alumni, and friends working together to create an environment that supports this comprehensive development of students.

To learn more, contact our admission team at [email protected] or call (225) 755-2684. Private tours are also available throughout the year. Visit us episcopalbr.org/admission

Catholic High School (CHS) has set the standard for excellence in education in the Baton Rouge area for almost 130 years. A college-preparatory school for young men in grades 8-12, the faculty and staff at CHS are dedicated to providing opportunities for the development of the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, and physical growth of each student. Recognized six times as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, CHS offers a rigorous academic program that includes a 1:1 laptop program, multiple honors and AP courses, a STREAM curriculum (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and mathematics), and a wide variety of elective courses. In addition, students have opportunities to excel in 14 different sports, with many competing for state titles each year. With more than 30 extracurricular activities offered, young men can pursue interests in clubs such as robotics, multimedia, fishing, lacrosse, and many others.

Admissions events:
Fall Day Tours by appointment
Information afternoon – September 23rd, 2024
Open House – November 14, 2024

Established in the fall of 1956, St. Aloysius School is an educational ministry of St. Aloysius Parish. We offer classes for preschool and kindergarten through eighth grade serving a total enrollment of 1,150. St. Aloysius has a strong religious foundation, rigorous academics, and a focus on educating the whole child in a nurturing atmosphere. Teachers use the Core Knowledge Curriculum which provides students with coherent, cumulative, and content-specific lessons. Dedicated, experienced, and nurturing faculty members employ innovative teaching strategies to support the curriculum.

Since 1957, St. Luke’s Episcopal School has delivered high-quality education in a warm, sweet, loving environment for Pre-K3 through 8th grade students. Our school is a place where everyone knows everyone else’s name. Cross-grade-level buddies ensure that students of different ages come to know one another. St. Luke’s Early Childhood, lower and middle school, allows students to experience age-appropriate activities and events without the influence and pressure of older students. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are not “caught in the middle” but rather take on the leadership role of “seniors.” At the same time, they can be themselves, often remaining “younger” a bit longer and not as directly influenced by the social pressures common in high school. Furthermore, our emerging adolescents are given the nurturing support they need for a healthy, confident transition to the high school years.

Click here to schedule a tour today.

Trinity Episcopal Day School provides the foundation for academic excellence in a Christian environment, nurturing the whole child.  Established in 1948 as a ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Day School is located less than a mile from the LSU campus.  Our PreK-3 through Fifth-grade neighborhood school is accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. Our school offers students an exceptional education with personal instruction, creative teaching techniques, and small class sizes. Come see our school in action!

Visit our website, www.trinityschoolbr.org, to schedule a private tour or contact our
Enrollment Director, Kyra Reed, at [email protected].

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Baton Rouge, serving Kindergarten through 8th grade students. We are dedicated to academic excellence and preparing students for the future with a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum. Our programs include a Gifted Program, accelerated math courses, and opportunities for students to earn high school credits in subjects like Algebra I and English I. Admission is open to all Louisiana residents. At Kenilworth, students engage in hands-on, project-based learning in STEM fields, enhanced by partnerships with local universities such as LSU’s STEM Pathways Program. Beyond academics, our Tigers uphold the values of excellence, accountability, and community engagement, preparing to become responsible citizens and future leaders. With small class sizes, free transportation, and a diverse range of extracurricular activities—including sports, art, robotics, and computer programming—Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy offers a well-rounded, nurturing environment where students can excel both academically and personally.

You asked for it and we listened! We have compiled a listing of Greater Baton Rouge area daycares, preschools, and Mother’s Day Out (MDO) programs as recommended by local moms!

Are you new to the Baton Rouge area and looking for recommendations for pediatricians, schools, or family-friendly activities in your area? Join our neighborhood groups!

In this comprehensive guide to Baton Rouge summer camps we have highlighted a variety of summer camps for kids of all ages in and around Baton Rouge.