Episcopal School of Baton Rouge vs. The Dunham School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
The Dunham School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2005
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia/Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1965
1981
Students Body
Total Students
940 students
915 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
-
Pre-K Students
33
116
Kindergarten Students
37
58
Grade 1 Students
39
58
Grade 2 Students
51
46
Grade 3 Students
51
54
Grade 4 Students
56
47
Grade 5 Students
44
59
Grade 6 Students
72
58
Grade 7 Students
76
63
Grade 8 Students
85
68
Grade 9 Students
97
63
Grade 10 Students
87
73
Grade 11 Students
90
73
Grade 12 Students
107
79
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
123 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
63%
80%
Average Class Size
15
14
Number of AP Classes
23
25
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
n/a
1250
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nov. 27
Tuition Cost
$21,000
$24,230
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $10,688 for PK3 to $21,966 for 12th grade
2026-2027 Tuition ranges from $13,890 to $24,230. Merit-based scholarships and tuition assistance awards are available.
% on Financial Aid
34%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,500
Acceptance Rate
33%
60%
Admissions Director
Dana Messina
Michelle Pricer
Admissions Associate
n/a
Ashley D'Aubin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20
15
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
African Heritage ClubBake Club
Book ClubFashion Club
French ClubHonors Society
Investor's ClubMock Trial
Model United NationsMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
National Honor SocietyPoetry Club
Quiz BowlSlam Poetry Team
Spanish ClubSpectrum
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Student VestryYouth Legislature
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance ClubDrum Corp
Film ClubJazz Ensemble
Select ChoirThespian Society
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubBoard Game Club
Dunham International Student CenterFellowship of Christian Athletes
French ClubFriends of the MAC
Institute of LeadershipInteract Club
Jr. RoboticsLatin Club
Lower School Chapel HelpersLower School Sunshine Helpers
MathletesMiddle School House System
National Honors SocietyNational Jr. Honors Society
Peer-TutoringPrefect System
RoboticsSpanish Club
Youth Legislature
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
DanceJazz Band
TheatreVisual Arts