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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📣 Attention Families: Early Dismissal This Friday 📣
Families, please note:
➡️ High School students dismiss at 12:30 PM
➡️ PreK–8 students dismiss at 1:30 PM
Teacher professional development will occur on Friday, August 22, 2025 during the afternoon.
Thank you for your support in helping us invest in our teachers’ growth, which directly benefits our students! 💙At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we’re imagining bright futures where WE ALL GROW!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #ProfessionalDevelopment
🎉 Family Night is Almost Here! 🏫✨
Join us across KIPP New Orleans Schools campuses on Thursday, August 28th for a night of connection, celebration, and key updates for the 2025–2026 school year.
📚 Meet your child’s teachers
📄 Get important info for the year ahead
🎉 Enjoy some fun with our KIPP family
📺 And enter to WIN one of THREE brand new TVs!
We’re excited to see our families back in the building—we can’t wait to grow together this year! Let’s make it a night to remember. 💛💚💜
📍 Save the date: Thursday, August 28th
🎟️ Attend for your chance to take home a brand new TV!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #BacktoSchool #FamilyNight
School is in session—but it’s not too late to join the Wolfpack!🦉
Kindergarten seats are still available at KIPP Morial for the 2025–2026 school year! It takes a village to raise a scholar— let that village start here. Come grow with us in a joyful, caring, and committed community built for your child’s success.
Start strong— enroll today at enrollnolaps.com! 💙🧡
#KIPPMorial #EnrollNow #KindergartenReady #FutureStartsHere #KIPPNewOrleansSchools
🚍 From the bus stop to the classroom… STUDENT SAFETY MATTERS. 💙🖤
In this video, you’ll hear from our transportation partner Chavez at All About Kids and from Jaslynn and Brandon, two proud Booker T. Washington students, sharing why bus safety matters for every KIPPster.
Whether you’re Uptown, Downtown, or anywhere in between, how we show up starts with how we ride:
✅ Wait safely on the sidewalk
✅ Stay seated and calm on the bus
✅ Respect drivers, younger students, and each other
✅ Parents—thank you for showing up and waiting at the stop 🙏🏾
Even after a pep rally, we protect the vibe. Because safe rides = strong starts. Let’s keep our schools safe, focused, and family-ready—together.
🎥 Shoutout to our BTW KIPPsters for leading the way!
#SafetyMatters #RideRightNOLA #RespectTheRide #KIPPOnTheMove #StrongerTogether #FamilyPartners #KIPPNewOrleansSchools
✨ Teach. Lead. Make an Impact. ✨
KIPP New Orleans is growing and we want YOU on our team. We’re hiring Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Pre-K–12th Grade Teachers (all subjects), including ESL and Spanish Teachers, for the 2025–2026 school year. If you’re ready to create opportunities, drive achievement, and shape bright futures for our BIG and Little KIPPsters apply today.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit our website at https://kippneworleans.org/careers/apply-now/ to apply now!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring
🦁 The Pride of Uptown is Back! 🦁
From the beats of the second line to the roar of our Lion Pride, this morning was nothing short of magical! ✨BTW Alumni, a high-energy brass band, the New Orleans Tramps, and our BTW family came together to welcome our students with joy, tradition, and love. ❤️ 🖤
The 2025-26 school year is here—and we’re stepping into it with bright smiles, big dreams, and unstoppable energy. Let’s go, Lions! 🦁💥
#ThePrideOfUptown #BTWLions #KIPPNewOrleansSchools
📣 It’s go time, KIPPsters—school is back and we’re ready to SHOW UP and SHOW OUT! 🙌🏾✨
Day 1 sets the tone—and showing up means you’re ready to grow, lead, and succeed. 💪🏽
📅 PreK–8 Students:
First Day: Monday, August 4, 2025
Arrival Time: 8:15 AM for walkers & car riders
🚌 Bus service will run as scheduled.
Let’s start strong—on time and ready to learn!
🎓 High School First Day Info:
Frederick A. Douglass High School
🔹 9th Grade: Monday, Aug 4 | 7:25 AM – 1:30 PM
🔹 All Students: Tuesday, Aug 5 | Arrival at 7:20 AM
Booker T. Washington High School
🔹 9th & 10th Grade: Monday, Aug 4 | 7:25 AM – 1:30 PM
🔹 All Students: Tuesday, Aug 5 | Arrival at 7:20 AM
John F. Kennedy High School
🔹 9th Grade: Monday, Aug 4 | 7:25 AM – 1:30 PM
🔹 All Students: Tuesday, Aug 5 | Arrival at 7:20 AM
🚌 Bus service will run as scheduled both days.
📚 Still need uniforms or supplies? Don’t stress—COME ANYWAY. We’ve got you.
Let’s make this year unforgettable—starting with Day 1.
#AttendanceMatters #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #DayOneReady #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpShowOut
🚫 No vapes. ✅ Real support.
At KIPP New Orleans, we believe in healthy kids and stronger communities. That’s why our schools are 100% committed to being vape-free zones.
From health and safety to student support, we’re standing together to protect our KIPPsters—and help them thrive.
🎥 Watch as Nikki Taylor and Alicia Henderson share how we’re keeping our campuses safe, strong, and full of joy.
#SafetyMatters #HealthyKidsStrongerCommunities #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #VapeFreeSchools #StudentWellness #BlackHealthMatters #StrongerTogether
🎒 BACKPACK POLICY REMINDER 🚨
As we gear up for the 2025–2026 school year, KIPP New Orleans Schools is continuing our commitment to student safety and readiness. All students are required to use clear or mesh backpacks this school year.
Let’s continue working together to create a safe and secure learning environment for every KIPPster! 🌟💼 We’re excited to welcome our KIPPsters back next week — PreK–8th grade students return Monday, August 4th, and high school students return Tuesday, August 5th!
#BackToSchool #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #SafetyFirst
Our PreK‑8 teachers are back, and the energy is unmatched! ✨📚
Last Thursday, we brought together our teams from KIPP East, KIPP Morial, KIPP Leadership, KCCP, KCCA, and KIPP Believe to launch the 2025‑2026 school year—and it was a celebration to remember. Hosted by two of our amazing alumni, Amari Ann Shepherd (C/O ’24 Frederick A. Douglass) and Da’Mryi Bickham (C/O ’25 John F. Kennedy), our kickoff was filled with joy, laughter, and inspiration.
A special shoutout to our alumni Knockaz Brass Band for bringing that unmistakable New Orleans sound and reminding us what it means to be rooted in community. 💛💚💜
Our teachers are ready to dream big, push forward, and create the moments that will shape our students’ futures. The first day of school is Monday, August 4—we can’t wait to see you! Let’s make this year one for the books. 🚀
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #BackToSchool #UnlimitedOpportunities #KIPPBelieve #KIPPEast #KIPPMorial #KIPPLeadership #KCCPPanthers #KCCATigers #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether
🎉 Happy Friday, #KIPPsters! The countdown is officially on! 📆
We’re just 2 weeks away —only 17 days until our students return on MONDAY, August 4th! 🎒💛Get ready for joyful reunions, sharpened pencils, fresh goals, and that unstoppable KIPP spirit lighting up our campuses once again. ✨📚
We`re starting strong with big energy and bold dreams from Day 1.
Heads up—August 4th is an early release day, so we’ll ease into the year with smiles, high-fives, and all the momentum. 🕓🙌
✅ Still need to enroll? Visit www.enrollnolaps.com to claim your seat today. Let’s grow together in year 20! 🌱💫
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #BackToSchool #CountdownToFirstDay #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether
🎒✨ The countdown is ON, #KIPPsters!
We’re so excited to welcome you back to campus! The first day of school is Monday, August 4th and it will be an early release day 🕓💫
Your bright smiles, bold dreams, and joyful energy light up our hallways, and we can’t wait to kick off another amazing year together! 📚💛
Looking for a school where your child can thrive? There’s still time to enroll! Visit www.enrollnolaps.com to secure your seat today. 🚀
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #BackToSchool #CountdownToFirstDay #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether
