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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$52M
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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💙 KIPP Cares: Sharing Food, Spreading Love 💙
This holiday season, we’re working to support our KIPP families with the food and care they need — especially in a city where many neighborhoods have limited access to fresh, affordable groceries.
Your generosity can help ensure our most vulnerable families have what they need to feel supported, nourished, and seen this season.
✨ How you can help:
– Drop off nonperishable items at your child’s school or one of our KIPP Cares hubs
– Give online to help us stock our school-based pantries
– Share this post to spread the word
Every gift makes a difference. Every act of love reaches a family. We’re grateful for a community that shows up for one another. 💛
Link in our bio to donate — please add “KIPP Cares” in the notes section.
#KIPPCares #ShareFoodSpreadLove #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #CommunityStrong #NOLA #SupportFamilies #HolidayGiving
Now Accepting 26/27 SY Teacher Applications! ✨
Your impact doesn’t stop in the classroom. It becomes the foundation for leading teams, shaping instruction, and inspiring the next generation of educators. We support that journey through:
✨ Teacher leadership roles that let you step forward with confidence
✨ Summer & curriculum stipends that sharpen your expertise
✨ Structured annual Talent Reviews to support your professional growth and career development.
We don’t just teach students. We build leaders. Leaders who uplift their schools, change communities, and believe in a future where every child thrives. ✨
Ready to build your leadership journey? Apply today.
🔗 Link in bio: https://kippneworleans.org/careers/apply-now/
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
Marching into the holidays with pride! 🎶🎄
The KIPP East Mighty Marching Eagles lit up The Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade—and @wdsu6 made sure the city felt every beat. Our students brought big sound, big spirit, and pure holiday joy to the streets of New Orleans. What a moment for our Eagles! 🦅✨
And the celebration isn’t over—🎉
Catch our KIPPsters from the Mighty Marching Eagles and the KIPP Believe band at Jingle on the Boulevard on Saturday, December 20, 2025, rolling at 12 noon.🎄
Don’t miss them—and be sure to come out for a special holiday surprise you won’t want to miss.✨
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
Future Innovators Start Right Here 🤖🚀
Quest for Success students stepped into the Robotics class and Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Booker T. Washington — and the room lit up with possibility.
In just one visit, they coded robots, explored high-tech equipment, and saw how ideas turn into real-world creations. More than a tour, it was a moment of discovery — the kind that shifts mindsets and sparks new ambitions.
When students connect learning to their future, the pathway gets clearer. And through our STEM Pathways program, that pathway becomes real — guided, supported, and built for their success. 🔧💡✨
Ready to open new doors for your student? Apply now at www.enrollnolaps.com!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #KNOSRobotics
📚✨ Welcome Back, KIPPsters! ✨📚
We hope you enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving break — we missed your bright smiles and big energy! 😊🌟
Now we’re back, recharged and ready to LEARN, GROW, and SHINE as we close out the year. 💪🏾🧠
These next few weeks are our chance to finish strong, stay focused, and make every moment count. We believe in you — let’s do this together! 🚀💛
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #WelcomeBack #FinishStrong
🦃 Wishing our incredible KIPP New Orleans students and families a joyous Thanksgiving! May your day be brimming with gratitude, warmth, and cherished moments together. Happy celebrations from all of us! 🍁✨
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #HappyThanksgiving
ICYMI… our KIPPsters are doing BIG things!🌟🙌
📣 Douglass = A-Rated+ Top Gains
📣 Believe = Top Gains
These incredible results reflect hard work, high expectations, and an unwavering belief that every student can achieve at the highest levels.💪🏾📚✨
Excellence lives here — and it shows.🔥
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #BobCatNation #MadeinThe9 #KIPPBelieve
From our kids and families to yours — thank you.
Because of your generosity, we are able to provide holiday meals to KIPP families across New Orleans.
Our KIPP Cares initiative continues throughout December, so if you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time.
To everyone who has already donated: thank you. We couldn’t do this without you. 🙏🏽💙🧡🦃
Frederick “A.” Douglass is officially an A-rated school! 🎉💙💛
Principal Pierre-Floyd called the Bobcats to the auditorium for a very good reason… a reason every single student helped create. From historic growth to unmatched student achievement, this A belongs to the entire Bobcat family.
Check out the celebration—and don’t get dizzy 🤪💫 The joy is REAL. The pride is REAL. The excellence is EARNED.
Applications are OPEN! Enroll now at enrollnolaps.com to join the next generation of Bobcat greatness. 🐾✨
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #DouglassProud #ARated #BobcatNation #ExcellenceLivesHere #Madeinthe9 #3820Made
💙💛 The Cougars are RISING! 💛💙
John F. Kennedy High School has achieved one of the most remarkable academic transformations in the city and state. Over the last four years, JFK’s LDOE SPS score has grown nearly 40 points — from 34.2 in 2021 to an impressive 74.1 in 2025. This is what real progress looks like. This is what legacy feels like.
Once one of the lowest-performing high schools in Louisiana pre-Katrina, JFK is now writing a new story — one defined by resilience, excellence, and the brilliance of our students.
Today, JFK stands for:
✨ Transformational growth
✨ Pride in who we are and where we’re headed
✨ A legacy rebuilt — stronger than ever
✨ Future leaders rising in every classroom
To our students, teachers, families, alumni, and community — thank you. Your dedication and belief continue to move JFK forward. The work is real. The growth is real. The excellence is real. The future belongs to the Cougars — and the best is still ahead. 💛💙
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #JFKStrong #CougarPride
🦃 KIPPsters, Thanksgiving break is almost here! 🍁
As a friendly reminder, there will be no school next week. Take this time to unwind, create lasting memories with loved ones, and indulge in the spirit of gratitude. Wishing you all a safe and joyous Thanksgiving break filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments.
Mark your calendars, we`re excited to welcome you back on Monday, December 1st! 🍂✨
🎉 Congratulations to KIPP Believe — an official Top Gains school! 🎉
We are beyond proud to celebrate that KIPP Believe has earned the Top Gains honor from the Louisiana Department of Education, a distinction awarded to schools that show exceptional year-over-year academic growth across subjects and student groups. This recognition means our students didn’t just grow — they grew more than their peers statewide, demonstrating deep learning, strong instruction, and a culture of excellence.
This achievement represents:
✨ Significant academic growth across all grade levels
✨ Strong gains in mastery and proficiency
✨ A commitment to rigorous teaching and learning
✨ A joyful, affirming school culture where students thrive
To our students, families, teachers, leaders, and the entire Believe community — thank you. Your dedication, partnership, and belief in what is possible made this honor a reality.
KIPP Believe is rising.
Our students are excelling.
And the future is bright. 💙
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #BelieveLIons
