SYLVANIE WILLIAMS COLLEGE PREP

Sylvanie Williams College Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Sylvanie Williams College Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Sylvanie Williams College Prep is a public charter school located in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates under the Choice Foundation network. It is named in honor of Sylvanie Francaz Williams, a prominent 19th-century educator and community leader who founded the Phyllis Wheatley Club to support local children and families. The school is deeply rooted in the history of the neighborhood, occupying a campus that has long served as an educational anchor for the local community.

The school’s academic mission is centered on preparing students for success in high school and beyond, with a focus on fostering character development and academic excellence. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a supportive school culture, Sylvanie Williams aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of college and professional life. As part of the New Orleans public school system, it maintains an open-enrollment policy, striving to provide high-quality educational opportunities to families within the city while honoring the legacy of its namesake through commitment to student advocacy and social responsibility.

For more information, contact Sylvanie Williams College Prep at (504) 522-0100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.