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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🎭✨ Art. Music. Culture. KIPP.🎨🎶
Join us as we shine a spotlight on 20 years of growing brilliance — big moments, bold expression, and unstoppable creativity. From the first brushstroke to the final note, our students are telling stories, making magic, and bringing our shared culture to life.
🗓️ Wednesday, April 16
📍 The Historic Carver Theater | 2101 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA
🕠 Visual Arts Showcase & Reception: 5:30–6:00 PM
🎤 Student Performance Showcase: 6:00–7:30 PM
Come celebrate the artistry, rhythm, and spirit of our incredible students from across the region. This is more than a showcase — it’s a celebration of imagination, identity, and 20 years of growing up together. 🌟
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #KIPPArtsShowcase #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether
20 for 20: Supporting Bold ✊, Brilliant 💡, and Bilingual 🌍 Students
At KIPP New Orleans, we believe every voice deserves to be heard 🗣️—and every student deserves a path to success 🎓.
This week, hear from Vicky Ordonezas she shares how our ELL programming supports our multilingual learners with care ❤️, connection 🤝, and high expectations ✨.
We’re proud to partner with families 👨👩👧👦 and educators to ensure our students are not only bilingual , but brilliant and unstoppable 🚀.
#20for20 #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #ELLExcellence #BilingualAndBrilliant #UnlimitedOpportunities #KNOS
🚀 Empowering Tomorrow, One Legacy at a Time 🚀
This Women’s History Month, we’re honored to highlight Shimon Ancker-Pierce, the dedicated leader at Booker T. Washington High School. Her unwavering commitment to education and her passionate drive to ensure every child thrives embodies the spirit of empowered leadership. Shimon shares:
“As a Black woman born and raised in New Orleans, education in urban settings has been my commitment. I lead with integrity, purpose, passion and the legacy of those who poured into me. I lead with the tenacity to do the challenging work on behalf of our children and the unwavering belief that every child is full of promise and deserves our BEST-every day!”
Her dedication lights the way for future generations, inspiring us all to strive for excellence. 💖👑🌸💪🏿
Happy Women’s History Month!
#WomensHistoryMonth #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #ThePrideofUptown #EmpowerHer
20 for 20: When Families Start with KIPP, They Stay with KIPP🎉🎓
Ever wonder why families don’t just start with KIPP—but stay with KIPP for generations? Meet Debbie Bowens Meyer, a proud KIPP parent and grandparent. With over 10 children in her family attending KIPP schools 📚, she shares what keeps her rooted in the KIPP New Orleans community.🧡💙✨
In this video, hear how we’re imagining bright futures ✨ for students—hand in hand with our most important partners: families! 🤝🏽
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #20for20 #GrowingUpTogether #BrightFuturesTogether
🎺 When opportunity meets preparation, greatness follows. 🎺
An exciting opportunity for our #KIPPsters from John F. Kennedy High School, Frederick A. Douglass High School, and Booker T. Washington High School! 🧡💙
Grambling State University’s admissions team shared valuable insights on the college application process and helped our scholars feel confident and prepared for their next steps. 🎓 Scholars also had the chance to showcase their talent by auditioning for the university’s renowned band and learning more about scholarship opportunities. 🎼🌟
Thank you to Grambling for visiting our scholars and recognizing the dedication and potential of our students! Visit www.kippneworleans.org to learn more about the exciting opportunities our KIPPsters experienced. ✨
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether #GramFam #KennedyCougars #BTWLions #3820Made
🌟 Empowered by Legacy, Leading for Tomorrow 🌟
This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on Quiana Jones, the visionary leader at KIPP Central City Academy. Quiana draws strength from the trailblazing women who paved the way before her and carries their dreams into every classroom. As she beautifully states:
"Being a Black woman in leadership means carrying the strength, wisdom, and dreams of those who came before me. I lead with the belief that every child in my school deserves access, opportunity, and the unwavering support to become the leaders of tomorrow."
Her leadership fuels change, opens doors, and inspires a future where every student can thrive. 💖👑🌸💪🏿
Happy Women`s History Month!
#WomensHistoryMonth #KIPPCentralCityAcademy #FutureBuilders #EmpowerHer
Happy Friday, KIPPsters! 🤩💙
While our Little KIPPsters enjoyed a day off and our Big KIPPsters dove into professional development, we’re still celebrating another fantastic week together. Take this weekend to rest, recharge, and get ready for the next week of growth and excellence! ✨
We can’t wait to see everyone back on Monday, shining bright and ready to learn! 🎉
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #HappyFriday #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether
🚀 Leading with Purpose, Inspiring the Future 🚀
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight Monica Boudouin, the dynamic leader at KIPP Believe College Prep. Monica reminds us:
“As a Black woman raised in New Orleans, I stand on the shoulders of the women before me—women who led with resilience, grace, and unwavering dedication. I lead so that our students see themselves in positions of power, knowing their voices matter and their future is limitless.”
Her vision and passion empower future generations and inspire change in education. 💖👑🌸 Her leadership lights the way for every girl to dream big and shine bright! 🌟🙌🏿
Celebrating 20 years of transformative impact, Monica’s journey epitomizes the legacy of empowered female leadership paving the way for tomorrow. 🎉💪🏿
Happy Women’s History Month!
#WomensHistoryMonth #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #FutureBuilders #20YearsOfGrowingUpTogether #EmpowerHer
📚 20 for 20: Teacher Pathways 🚀
At KIPP New Orleans, great teachers deserve great opportunities! For 20 years, we’ve built pathways for educators to grow, lead, and make an even bigger impact.
🎓 Master & Distinguished Teachers can earn up to $15,000 in additional compensation for leadership roles.
🌱 New pathways support high school students & paraprofessionals in earning their teaching credentials.
📈 Our teacher experience has doubled, proving KNOS is a place where educators grow and stay.
This week, hear from Amber Mills, KIPP Leadership Academy Principal, about how KIPP’s Teacher Pathways are shaping the future of education.
#20for20 #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether #KIPPNewOrleans #TeacherPathways #GreatTeachersGrowHere #KNOS
🎭 KNOS High Schools Took Over Mardi Gras! 🎷🔥
From Uptown to Downtown, from Oshun to Bacchus — our KNOS high schools SHOWED OUT this Mardi Gras season! 🏆✨ Our #BTW Lions 🦁, #JFK Cougars 🐆, and #FDHS Bobcats 🐾 brought the energy, the talent, and the unstoppable spirit to the streets!
20 Years of Growing Up Together — and this Carnival season was a reminder that our students don’t just show up, they shine bright. 💜💛💚 Their passion, hard work, and love for the culture were on full display all season long! ✨
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #MardiGras2024 #20YearsOfGrowingUpTogether #LetTheGoodTimesRoll #KreweofKIPP #CougarPride #3820Made #ThePrideOfUptown
🚀 BIG ideas. BRIGHT futures. Our Little KIPPsters at KIPP Central City Primary are building, coding, and WINNING! 🏆⚡
This weekend, our Robotics Team, led by the incredible Coach Felicia Petit, took home the Challenge Solution Award at the Louisiana First Lego League’s Explore Competition in Hammond, LA! 🔧🤖 Their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills were on full display, proving that the future is in great hands.
20 years of growing up together—creating, competing, and achieving!💡💪
🔗 Learn more about how we’re shaping bright futures at www.kippneworleans.org.
#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #PantherPride #RoboticsChampions #BrightFutures
Check out this week’s 20 for 20 video! 🎥✨
We’re excited to feature Stephanie Hinton, our Director of Teaching and Learning, as she highlights the Bard Early College Program—one of the exclusive opportunities available at KIPP New Orleans.🎓📚 You’ll hear how this innovative program provides students with early college credits, empowering them to unlock greater possibilities for their futures. 🚀🔑
Tap in and learn more!👀 And don’t forget to follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly stories celebrating 20 years of impact!🎉🎤
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