Mission
At KIPP New Orleans Schools, our vision is clear: Unlimited opportunity for every student in New Orleans. We build schools that are academically excellent and create unlimited opportunities for students.
At our core, we believe in the transformative power of learning. By blending academic rigor with real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity and fuel passion in our students. Our diverse range of programs opens up endless possibilities for creative exploration, setting the stage for future success. We’re here to empower growth, nurture curiosity, and guide our scholars towards a world of opportunities.
Find a School
Across neighborhoods spanning New Orleans, our close-knit community of 13 acclaimed schools unlocks potential at all grade levels. Each campus cultivates its own vibrant culture while sharing a joyful spirit and rigorous Pre-K-12 curriculum. As your family grows, we grow with you—nurturing curiosity, pursuing passions, and guiding meaningful futures. Pinpoint your ideal school home now.
KIPP Central City Primary
3127 Martin Luther King Blvd
(Sylvanie Williams)
New Orleans, LA 70113
Why KIPP New Orleans?
At KIPP New Orleans Schools, our approach to education goes beyond academics. We champion boundless academic growth through joyful discoveries tailored to each child’s unique learning style and interests. Our dedicated teachers ignite curiosity and guide scholars to cultivate their passions, creating an environment where creativity and individuality flourishes alongside high expectations and clear milestones—from pre-K to graduation day.
In addition to our academic focus, we believe in providing impactful opportunities for KIPPsters to explore, develop friendships, and pursue passions within the school day.
Our robust programs, including arts, robotics, and sports—typically deemed extracurricular at other schools—are seamlessly woven into the KIPPster experience. This unique approach allows scholars ample time to discover and build distinctive talents and strengths, enabling them to proudly stand out from the crowd.
In our classrooms, libraries, and local neighborhoods, learning adventures unfold daily.
Scholars confidently navigate both independent and collaborative projects, while field trips, competitions, and performances provide glimpses of promising futures. The skills and knowledge acquired from pre-K to graduation day empower KIPPsters to continue achieving long after commencement as successful alumni.
By the Numbers
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100%
College Acceptance
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$67M
Scholarship Money Earned
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6,200
Students
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950
Teachers
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250
College Partnerships
Join Our Team
The KIPP New Orleans Schools Team & Family – Be Part of the Journey
At KIPP New Orleans, we unite as a dedicated community of passionate educators, empowering our youth to discover and pursue fulfilling lives. Our diverse skills and experiences forge a joyful, academically rich culture where students and teachers alike grow and thrive. Join our close-knit Team and Family, where your expertise meets high expectations and unlimited opportunities, including comprehensive professional development programs. Here, nurturing each student’s growth goes hand in hand with your own professional journey, making every classroom a hub of shared learning and advancement.
The Kippster Experience
Joyful Excellence: Preparing Scholars to Shine
For over 15 years, KIPP New Orleans Schools has worked alongside families to nurture our scholars’ promise. Our close-knit community has celebrated accomplishments big and small, while keeping equity and joy at the heart of rigorous learning and opportunity. We continually refine our approach to tap into each child’s talents and potential. KIPP alumni embark confidently on paths to college, careers, and compassionate leadership.
What’s New
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💙🧡 Every great school year begins with great people.
Yesterday, we welcomed our newest teammates during New to KIPP—a day dedicated to learning who we are, what we believe, and the impact we’ll make together.
Our new teachers explored our values, connected with teammates across the network, and began preparing to create joyful, rigorous classrooms where every student can thrive.
We’re excited to welcome this incredible group to the KIPP New Orleans family. Here’s to a year of joyful excellence, meaningful relationships, and unlimited opportunities for our students.
Welcome to KIPP! 🎉
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📚 Coming to ALL PK–8 KIPP New Orleans Schools!
We’re excited to introduce our new Before & After Program—designed to give families more flexibility while giving students even more opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Families can look forward to:
✨ Safe, welcoming, and well-supervised spaces
📖 Homework help and academic support
🎨 Enrichment activities and structured play
🕒 Extended hours designed for working families
❤️ Caring staff who know and support your child
Your child’s day will be filled with purpose, joy, and support—making your schedule a little easier, too.
📍Families can express their interest during Orientation.
We can’t wait to bring this new opportunity to students across all PK–8 KIPP New Orleans schools! Stay tuned for additional details.
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THE MOMENTUM CONTINUES! 📈
This year’s LEAP results show KIPP New Orleans students improved at approximately 3x the state average in both K–8 and high school LEAP Mastery+.
Every point represents the hard work of our students, educators, and families. We’re proud of this progress, grateful for our Team & Family, and excited to keep building Joyful Excellence and Unlimited Opportunities together.
Congratulations, KIPPsters! 💙🧡
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🎉 Welcome, PreK & Kindergarten Families! 💙🧡
We’re excited to welcome our newest KIPPsters!
Before the first full day of school, every PreK and Kindergarten family should attend ONE Meet the Teacher & Assessment Day. This special visit gives your child the opportunity to meet their teacher, explore their classroom, begin the year with important assessments, and start building confidence before the first day of school.
📅 Attend ONE day:
🗓 Monday, August 3 OR Tuesday, August 4
🕘 Between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
⏱ Visits take about one hour.
✅ Attendance is required and counts as your child’s first day of school.
🎒 First full day of school: Wednesday, August 5
We can’t wait to welcome your family and start an incredible school year together! 💙🧡
#KIPPNewOrleans #PreK #Kindergarten #WelcomeToKIPP #GrowingUpTogether BackToSchool
The right school should do more than teach lessons. It should help your child feel encouraged, cared for, and ready to keep growing. Discover how KIPP combines strong academics, caring teachers, and a supportive school community. Explore your options at NOLASchools.org.
A strong school year starts with a plan and a school that believes in your child’s potential. Use the summer to explore KIPP and choose a community designed to help students learn, grow, and enter the fall with confidence.
Enrollment is open now at NOLASchools.org.
🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from KIPP New Orleans Schools!
Today, we celebrate the freedoms that bring us together, the communities that strengthen us, and the opportunities that inspire us.
As you spend time with family and friends, we wish you a joyful, safe, and relaxing Independence Day.
From our Team & Family to yours, have a wonderful Fourth of July!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #TeamAndFamily #FourthOfJuly #HappyFourth #UnlimitedOpportunities
🎓✨ Some accomplishments are too big to celebrate just once. ✨🎓
🌟 Students from Booker T. Washington High School and John F. Kennedy High School made history this spring by graduating from Bard Early College with Associate Degrees before earning their high school diplomas! 📚🎉
Through the powerful partnership between KIPP New Orleans Schools and Bard College, these graduates are proving what’s possible when talent, hard work, and opportunity come together.🎓 As they take their next steps at colleges and universities across the country, these graduates are paving the way for future generations and showing the world what’s possible when students dream big and achieve even bigger. 💫
👏 Join us in celebrating these incredible KIPPsters and the bright futures ahead! 🚀🎓💙💛
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#ThePrideofUptown
#CougarPride
#Classof2026
Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful fathers and father figures! 🎉💙 Wishing you an amazing day filled with love and appreciation. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌👨👧👦
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #HappyFathersDay
Today, we honor. Today, we celebrate. ✊🏾
Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice. Join us in celebrating Black history, Black culture, and the emancipation of Black Americans. ❤️💚💛
#Juneteenth #KIPPNewOrleansSchools
🏆 The Pride of Uptown is built different. 🦁💙
From freshmen making history to seniors earning millions, every class at Booker T. Washington High School is raising the bar.
💰 More than $29 MILLION in college scholarships earned by the Class of 2026
🎺 One of the fastest-growing marching bands in the city
🏀 Playoff wins on the court
📚 LEAP mastery gains across multiple subjects
🎓 20 juniors already qualifying for TOPS scholarships
🏅 Nationally ranked athletes and athletic scholarship offers
🔬 Career credentials earned through the KIPP STEM Hub
🎓 Associate degrees, diplomas, and career credentials all before graduation
The results speak for themselves.
While our 11th and 12th grades are full, there are still a few seats available for students entering 9th and 10th grade. This is your chance to become part of a school community that’s achieving at the highest levels and creating unlimited opportunities for students every day.
🔥 Ready to join The Pride of Uptown and become part of something special here in Central City?
📲 Enroll now at NOLASCHOOLS.ORG and choose a KIPP New Orleans school today.
#ThePrideOfUptown #BTW #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #EnrollToday#NOLASchools
🎨🖍️ Creativity is shining bright at KIPP Leadership! ☀️✨
Our KIPPsters are spending the summer exploring, creating, and bringing their ideas to life through hands-on arts and crafts. From colorful masterpieces to happy memories, every day is filled with imagination and fun! 🌈✂️💛
A summer full of creativity today, and endless possibilities tomorrow. ✨🎨
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