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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Guess who has to come to school every day school is open?
🎶 You do! 🎶
Guess who has a bright future?!
🎶YOU. DO. 🎶 💪🏾📚
📣 Shoutout to our Central City KIPP cousins for reminding us: Attendance Matters, every single day. We’re imagining bright futures together—and it starts with showing up. 🙌🏾
We can’t wait to see our scholars each dnd EVERY DAY!
✅ Excused absences:
• Fever 🤒
• Doctor’s appt 🩺
• Death in the family 💐
• Contagious illness 😷
❌ Not excused:
• Being tired 😴
• Headache? (Take Tylenol or Advil and come!)
• No uniform? (Come anyway—we got you!)
• Concerts or trips 🎤✈️
#AttendanceMatters #ComeAnyway #FullWeekStrong #NoDipDays #BrightFuturesTogether #KIPPNewOrleans #KIPPCousins #AllInAllWeek
KIPP New Orleans is at the Son of a Saint Recruitment Fair today! Swing by 2803 St. Philip St. before 2:30 PM to meet our teams and explore your scholar’s future high school home.
🦁 BTW — Leadership, Legacy, and STEM innovation
🐾 Douglass — College-focused academics + Excellence
🐆 JFK — Pride, Excellence and Future Leaders
Your future. Your legacy. Your choice.
Choose KIPP New Orleans!
💙🧡Still Feeling the HYPE — Our 8th Graders Are Designing Their Legacy. GET HYPE!💙🧡
Two weeks later, and we’re still feeling the energy from KNOS High School Hype Day! 🎉 Our 8th graders got a firsthand look at what it means to be part of something bigger — exploring @btw.lions, @fdhs_bobcats, and @johnfkennedycougars, connecting with students, and imagining the bright futures ahead.
From the pep rallies to the pride, every moment was about dreaming big and choosing boldly.⚡
💥 Main round enrollment is OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year.
Your future. Your legacy. Your choice. Choose KIPP.
Apply today at www.enrollnolaps.com!
#KNOSHighSchoolHype #GETHYPE #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #YourFutureYourLegacyYourChoice #FutureFreshmen #ThePrideofUptown #3820Made #ReclaimingOurK
💙 Thank you, Everyone! 💙
We’re so grateful for everyone who has already reached out about our KIPP Cares: Sharing Food, Spreading Love initiative. Your generosity and community spirit mean so much.
This holiday season, we’re coming together to support nearly 6,000 KIPP students across the city — ensuring every household has access to nourishing meals and the joy of a full table.
✨ Want to help?
Check out the flyers in this post for all the details on drop-off locations, most-needed items, and how to donate online.
Thank you in advance for your continued support, kindness, and love. Together, we’re sharing food, spreading love, and strengthening our KIPP New Orleans community.
#KIPPCares #ShareFoodSpreadLove #KIPPNewOrleans #CommunityStrong #NOLA 💙🧡💛
💙 KIPP Cares: Sharing Food, Spreading Love 💙
Today, Ashley Daniels-Hall, Managing Director of Impact & School Operations, and Joseph Waddy, Director of Mental Health Services, kicked off this year’s KIPP Cares initiative!
This season, we’re collecting non-perishable food items and donations to support families across our KIPP New Orleans community. Because at KIPP, we know that a nourished body supports a thriving mind — and every act of care helps our students and families flourish.
🧡 How to Give:
Families and students can bring donations to their KIPP school, and community members are invited to drop off items at one of our three community collection sites:
🏫 John F. Kennedy High School
🏫 KIPP Morial
🏫 KIPP Central City Academy
Thank you for helping us share food, spread love, and build a stronger, more connected community this holiday season.
#KIPPCares #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #SharingFoodSpreadingLove #Community #JoyfulExcellence #KIPPFamilies #ThrivingMinds
❄️☕️What a week!❄️☕️
We wrapped up our Hot Chocolate Week with warm smiles and full hearts at KIPP East and KIPP Central City Academy!
Through this week’s cold front, our teammates showed up to make sure every KIPPster started their day feeling welcomed, supported, and ready to learn. ❤️
Even when the weather cools down, our commitment to strong attendance stays hot! 🔥
Every day matters — because showing up is the first step to unlocking opportunity.
Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff who made this week so special!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
#KIPPEast #KIPPCentralCityAcademy #AttendanceMatters #JoyfulExcellence #WarmHearts #KIPPFamilies
☕❄️ Nothing warms up a chilly morning like hot chocolate and community! ☕❄️
Today, teammates at KIPP Morial brought smiles (and cocoa!) to our KIPPsters as part of our cold-weather attendance incentive.
Even when it’s cold outside, our students show up strong — ready to learn, lead, and grow. ❤️💪🏾 A huge thank you to the KIPP Morial team and our regional teammates for spreading warmth, joy, and commitment to strong attendance across our schools.
#KIPPMorial #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #AttendanceMatters #JoyfulExcellence #WarmHearts #KIPPFamilies
Today, we honor the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans. We are grateful for your service and commitment to protecting our freedoms. Thank you for your courage.
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #VeteransDay
🎉 We’re thankful to Dr. Jones, School Leader at John F. Kennedy High School, for announcing the winner of our October Referral Drive!
👏 Congratulations to the family of Eliott Adams, an 8th-grade student at Arthur Ashe Charter School!
Thank you to all the families who shared the good news about KIPP New Orleans Schools. 💙
Be on the lookout for our November Referral Drive winner!
Know a family who’d love to join KIPP? Click the referral link in our bio to complete the form and help us grow our KIPP family! 🌟
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
❄️☕ Today kicked off the coldest day of the school year — and our teammates across the network helped warm things up with hot chocolate for our KIPPsters at KIPP Believe and KIPP Leadership!
While at KIPP Believe, we watched Principal Monica Boudouin lead a powerful morning meeting, reminding students that it’s never too late to be your best. 💙 We also loved hearing our middle schoolers proudly recite their values — a true reflection of joy and excellence in action.
🔥 Ms. Washington and our students showed up and showed out for 90s Day as part of Spirit Week, bringing all the energy, pride, and fun that makes our schools shine!
Know a family interested in joining KIPP Believe or another KIPP New Orleans School?
👉 Click the referral link in our bio to help them start their journey today!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
🎉 Congratulations to John F. Kennedy High School! 🎉
Four years in a row — District Champs! 💙💛
We’re so proud of our Cougars for their incredible hard work, dedication, and team spirit on and off the field.
🏈 Stay tuned for details on their next big game — and let’s keep cheering them on as they continue their winning streak! 💪🐆
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #JFKCougars #DistrictChamps #ExcellenceInAction #TheBestofTheBest
🧡💙 YOUR FUTURE. YOUR LEGACY. YOUR CHOICE. KIPP NEW ORLEANS SCHOOLS!💙🧡
This year’s KNOS High School Hype Day was all about energy, excellence, and exploration! 🎉 Our 8th graders stepped into their next chapter as they toured all three KNOS high schools — @btw.lions, @fdhs_bobcats, and @johnfkennedycougars — experiencing firsthand the pride, purpose, and possibility that define each school’s legacy.
From pep rallies that shook the gym floors to hands-on showcases of academics, athletics, arts, and clubs — our future freshmen left inspired to dream big and make their mark. ⚡
💥 GET HYPE for what’s next. The main round of enrollment is OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year!
Choose KIPP. Apply today at enrollnolaps.com.
#KNOSHighSchoolHype #GETHYPE #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #YourFutureYourLegacyYourChoice #FutureFreshmen #ThePrideofUptown #3820Made #CougarPride
