Metairie Park Country Day School is a Pre-K-12 school in Metairie, LA, providing special education support, IEPs, and therapeutic services.
Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, nonsectarian school in Metairie, LA, serving students from Nursery/Preschool through Grade 12. The school provides a supportive and dynamic learning environment designed to foster both intellectual strength and character development. With an average class size of 12, the school offers a personalized setting where students can engage deeply with the curriculum and their peers.
Recognizing the diverse needs of its student body, Metairie Park Country Day School offers specialized supports including Special Education services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support. The school integrates therapeutic services and special needs support into its academic framework, ensuring that students with different learning profiles can thrive within its college-preparatory curriculum and robust AP course offerings.
The school community emphasizes a cooperative learning environment that encourages critical thinking and adaptability. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis with a December 1st deadline, and the school offers financial aid to approximately 22% of its students. Tuition varies by grade level, ranging from approximately $18,525 for Pre-K to $25,120 for grades 1-12.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-12
Students866
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$25,120
Fin. Aid22% receive aid
Est.1929
DeadlineDec. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1929 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,120 |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K $18,525 K $20,275 Grades 1-12 $25,120 1-12 18280 |
| Total Students | 866 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 112 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 63 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Cecilia Leon-Drago |
| Admissions Associate | Katie Harris |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 58 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 22 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 27 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
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AP Courses
AP Art HistoryAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science AAP Computer Science PrincipalsAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionAP French LanguageAP GovernmentAP Modern European HistoryAP PhysicsAP Spanish LanguageAP StatisticsAP Studio Art 2DAP Studio Art 3DAP US History
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Football · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.mpcds.com/news--events/calendar?sDate=20220101&eDate=20220131&ec=0_6317 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |
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