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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⏰ 2 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!
Families, the countdown is on — there are just 2 days left to apply for the 2026–2027 school year at KIPP New Orleans Schools. The main round deadline is Friday, January 23.
At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are building academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students:
📚 Joyful, rigorous academics that push scholars to think deeply and achieve more
🕘 Before- and after-care for PK–8 schools, supporting families beyond the school day
🎨 Arts, athletics, clubs, and enrichment that help students discover who they are and who they can become
🧪 High school opportunities including STEM pathways, Bard Early College, industry certifications, and college-prep experiences
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Your future. Your legacy. Your choice. Choose KIPP New Orleans Schools! 👉 Apply now at enrollnolaps.com
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance Sprint winners! 🎉👏🏾
These KIPPsters showed up every single day, and that consistency makes a difference—both in the classroom and beyond 📚💪🏾 Strong attendance builds strong habits, confidence, and academic success
🎁 Winners, enjoy your prizes—you earned them!
Your commitment set the bar and showed what’s possible when KIPPsters stay locked in.
⏰ The sprint isn’t over yet. Our Perfect Attendance Sprint ends THIS FRIDAY, January 23.
• PreK–8: Bike 🚲🔥
• High School: Headphones 🎧✨
Students who attend school every day through Friday are still eligible to win.
✨ Attendance matters. Every day counts.
KIPPsters, keep showing up strong. Families, thank you for helping make daily attendance a priority. Let’s finish this sprint focused, consistent, and proud.
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #AttendanceMatters
“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
Today, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King across KIPP New Orleans Schools. As we continue our work of building academically excellent schools, we remain committed to developing scholars who lead with both intellect and heart.
#MLKDay #KIPPNewOrleansSchools
Panther Pride starts here—are you ready? 🐾💙
At KIPP Central City Primary, we serve our youngest learners from Pre-K through 4th grade, building strong foundations through joyful learning, early literacy, and a school community where every child is known and loved. 🌱📚
From first steps in Pre-K to confident readers and leaders in 4th grade, our Little Panthers grow big dreams every day. ✨
⏰ Main Round Open Enrollment closes January 23! Enroll today at enrollnolaps.com 💻🖍️
Your future. Your legacy. Your choice.
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #PantherPride
The Pride of Uptown is calling—are you ready to rise? 🦁🔥
At Booker T. Washington High School, we meet students where they are and challenge them to go further—because when relationships are strong, possibilities are endless. 💙
Here, learning is innovative, culturally responsive, and rooted in real-world experiences. From rigorous college-prep academics to 20+ career pathways—including STEM, healthcare, digital media, culinary arts, welding, aerospace engineering, and more—students don’t just learn about the future, they prepare for it. 🎓🛠️🚀
With opportunities like Bard Early College, internships, and partnerships with local colleges, Booker T. scholars graduate ready to lead, contribute, and thrive.
⏰ Main Round Open Enrollment closes January 23! Apply today at enrollnolaps.com 💻✨Your future, Your legacy, Your CHOICE!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #ThePrideofUptown #TheLionsDen 🦁
Reminder: KIPP New Orleans Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 🖤
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Have a great MLK weekend 🖤
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #MLKDay
Kindergarten starts here—are you ready? 🌟🎒
From New Orleans East to the Marigny, Gentilly to Uptown, KIPP New Orleans has Kindergarten covered. 💙
At KIPP Morial, KIPP East, KIPP Leadership, KIPP Believe, and KIPP Central City Primary, our Kindergarten classrooms are built on strong early literacy, joyful learning, and big dreams. 📚✨
And starting next school year, families can take advantage of Before-Care and After-Care, making it even easier for your Kindergartener to start strong and reach for unlimited opportunities—right here in our community. 🌱
⏰ Main Round Enrollment closes January 23!
Your future. Your legacy. Your choice.
Apply today at enrollnolaps.com 🖍️💻
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
🎉 Perfect Attendance Sprint Winners – January 🎉
Please join us in celebrating the first Perfect Attendance Sprint winners of the new year! These students showed up every day and set the tone for 2026 strong.
👏 Congratulations to:
• Kamryn S. – KIPP East Primary
• Aiden S. – KIPP Morial
• Aschily M. – Frederick A. Douglass High School
We’re so proud of your commitment to showing up, and we can’t wait to get your prizes to you!
✨ And the momentum continues!
Our next Perfect Attendance Sprint is happening now. Students who attend school every day from January 12–January 23 are eligible to win too.
Every day matters. Let’s keep showing up strong!💪🏾
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
🎉 KIPP NEW ORLEANS TEAM & FAMILY — WE HAVE A WINNER! 📺✨
Congratulations to Ms. Brashers from #KIPPEast, the winner of our first TV raffle from the KIPP New Orleans Refer a Family Contest! 👏🔥
Ms. Brashers, your recruitment efforts are making a real impact, and we love celebrating our staff who help bring more families into the KIPP NOLA community.
💫 We’re in the final stretch of Main Round Open Enrollment closing on January 23rd, with more chances to win, more swag to earn, and more students to reach.
👉 Big KIPPsters, keep those referrals coming — the next winner could be YOU!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #ReferAFamily #KIPPEast
KIPPsters, Round 2 is here—let’s LEVEL UP! 🚀🏁
Our Perfect Attendance Sprint: Round 2 is officially ON!
📅 Monday, January 12 – Friday, January 23
That’s two full weeks to show up, stay locked in, and build winning habits 💪🏽📚 Every day in school brings confidence, momentum, and BIG opportunities.
🎉 Perfect attendance = a chance to win!
• PreK–8: Bike 🚲🔥
• High School: Headphones 🎧✨
This is about showing commitment, celebrating consistency, and doing it the KIPP way—together 💙💛 KIPPsters, keep the streak going. Families, thank you for making on-time arrival a priority!
Let’s show up, show out, and make Round 2 unforgettable! 🙌🏽✨
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #AttendanceMatters
New Year, Same Joy! 😄🎉
We’re so excited to welcome our scholars and staff back as we step into the new year with confidence, purpose, and a shared commitment to finishing the school year strong. 💙✨📚 Let’s make it a great one!
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools
🌟 Happy New Year from KIPP New Orleans Schools!🌟🎉
As we step into 2026, we’re excited for the learning, growth, and bright possibilities ahead—celebrating moments big and small with our students, families, and team. 💙✨
May this year bring joy, success, and new opportunities to every member of our KIPP NOLA family. 🥳✨ Here’s to great health, happiness, and countless blessings in 2026! 🎆💫
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #HappyNewYear
