The Newman Experience
Isidore Newman School offers a challenging, supportive, and balanced educational experience from early childhood to 12th grade. Whether in the classroom, on the playing field, or in the art studio, students rise to the challenges set for them by caring teachers and coaches. Every child is known and supported at Newman, and students engage meaningfully with peers and teachers to forge relationships that can last a lifetime. A local school with a national reputation, Newman benchmarks against the leading schools in the country, preparing students for a lifetime of intellectual engagement and leadership in their professions and communities. The Newman experience remains a part of you wherever you go.
Why Newman?
Located in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Newman is the only NAIS-accredited, co-educational, non-sectarian, independent day school in the city of New Orleans. Newman enjoys a national reputation for excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts, with our students matriculating to the most selective colleges in the country. Strong relationships and high expectations provide the foundation for teaching and learning at Newman.
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AP courses offered -
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libraries with more than 55,000 volumes -
42%
faculty with advanced degrees -
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athletic state championships -
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design and innovation labs -
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world languages offered -
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full-time arts faculty in all divisions -
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debate national championships
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Nicholas White ’25 – Presidential Scholar
Newman alumnus Nicholas White ’25 has been honored as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of the nation’s highest recognitions for graduating high school seniors.+
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Andrew Elkins Day: David Shaw
+Henson Auditorium was transformed into an electric entertainment venue for this year’s Andrew Elkins Day celebration. This school year marks the 30th anniversary of Andrew's passing. To celebrate his memory, and this important milestone, Newman welcomed David Shaw and his solo band to Henson Auditorium for two special performances. -
Bernard Hirsch Herman Memorial Lecture: Simon Rich
Now in its 18th year, The Bernard Hirsch Herman Memorial Lecture honors a thirteen-year Greenie and distinguished member of the Class of 2004. We were thrilled to welcome this year’s Honoree, writer Simon Rich, to the Henson Auditorium.+
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Alumni Profiles
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Shaunna D. Jones '95
new york, new york -
Austin Carriere '16
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Christy Mo '17
Providence, RI
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Jordan Levine '99
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James White '12
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Shane Kupperman '03
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Ama Awotwi '00
New York, NY -
Alex Allain '02
San Francisco, CA -
Nicole Charbonnet '84
New Orleans, LA
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1903 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
An independent,
co-educational,
non-denominational day
school in New Orleans for
early childhood through 12th grade
co-educational,
non-denominational day
school in New Orleans for
early childhood through 12th grade
Newman admits students without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national and ethnic origin, physical handicap, or sexual orientation, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities available to students. It does not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, financial aid programs, athletic programs, or any other school-administered programs.
