Runnels School in Baton Rouge, LA, is a coeducational, nonsectarian private school serving grades PK through 12 in a large suburban community.
The school enrolls 656 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 64 teachers.
Students of color comprise 9.26% of the student body, reflecting aspects of the school's diversity.
Tuition and acceptance rate details align with Baton Rouge private school averages, with the local elementary tuition around $11,373 and high school tuition about $16,286.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
656 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Runnels School?
The application deadline for Runnels School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Runnels School is St. Michael The Archangel High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jean Vianney School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Jones Creek Adventist Academy (1.6 miles away)
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16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Tuition listed
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Tuition listed
15160 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1188 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Tuition listed
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge ![Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo]( "Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo")
(Episcopal)
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
The Brighton School ![The Brighton School Photo]( "The Brighton School Photo")
Special Education School
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Tuition listed
15160 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-1288
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge ![Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo]( "Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo")
(Episcopal)
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
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4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
O'Neal KinderCare ![O'Neal KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "O'Neal KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
1188 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge ![Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo]( "Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo")
(Episcopal)
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Aspenwood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Harrells Ferry
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 Appomattox Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7686 Vincent Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8198
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8198
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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