LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLEANS

Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 817 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans (LFNO) is a public charter school located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2011, it is a tuition-free, open-enrollment institution that provides a rigorous, international education grounded in the French National Curriculum. The school serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade and is unique in its mission to offer a bilingual, multicultural academic experience that prepares students for the French Baccalauréat as well as the American high school diploma.

Beyond its academic focus, LFNO emphasizes global citizenship and linguistic proficiency, fostering a diverse community where students are expected to achieve fluency in both French and English. Because it is a public charter school, it does not charge tuition, making a French-accredited education accessible to a wide demographic within the city. The school operates across multiple campuses, with the Patton Street location serving as a central hub for its elementary and middle school programs, reflecting the institution's commitment to immersive education and the preservation of New Orleans’ historical cultural ties to France.

For more information, contact Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans at (504) 620-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.