Ursuline Academy of New Orleans

What Ursuline Academy of New Orleans does

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is a private, non-profit, Catholic PreK-12 institution located on an 11.5-acre historic campus at 2635 State Street in Uptown New Orleans. Founded in 1727 by twelve Ursuline nuns from France, it is the oldest continuously operating Catholic school and the oldest all-girls school in the United States. The school operates five horizontally segmented programs: Lily House (co-ed nursery, 6 weeks to 2 years), Early Childhood/PreK (co-ed, ages 2-4, Reggio Emilia-inspired), Lower School (all-girls K-4), Middle School (all-girls grades 5-7), and a college-preparatory High School (all-girls grades 8-12) offering 11 AP courses and dual enrollment. Co-ed early childhood programs act as a feeder pipeline into the all-girls Lower, Middle, and High School divisions.

The school's core technology and curriculum stack centers on a Project Lead The Way STEM curriculum across Lower and Middle School, a Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood, a 1:1 device program (iPad minis in Lower School, Chromebooks in Middle School), and dedicated SmartLab and Robotics Lab facilities in the Jane Gisevius '61 Leadership Center. The historic campus includes a National Historic Landmark (the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, designated 1976), state-of-the-art auditorium, dance/yoga studio, athletic courts, indoor elevated track, science labs, art studios, and tennis courts. Athletics comprise 60+ teams across 12 competitive sports; extracurricular and honor society offerings include Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, and the nationally recognized Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter.

Ursuline generates revenue through four streams: tuition and fees (primary, ranging $13,285 for Early Childhood to $13,635 for High School annually, with Lily House at $1,500-$1,650/month); fee-based summer camps ($275-$499/week); fee-based after-school enrichment (Lions on the Loose, aftercare); and philanthropic donations via the Serviam Annual Fund and other giving vehicles. Financial assistance of $1,000-$5,000 per student and merit scholarships are available, and the school is sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, Central Province, with formal five-year identity assessments. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via an online application portal (Blackbaud/MySchoolApp), campus tours, and admissions events, supported by an active alumnae network established in 1900 that functions as a community-led referral channel.

Name

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans

Legal name

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans

Website

https://uanola.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1727

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is a private, non-profit Catholic school founded in 1727, offering co-ed nursery and PreK programs alongside an all-girls K-12 college-preparatory curriculum on a historic 11.5-acre Uptown New Orleans campus, serving New Orleans-area families through tuition, summer, and aftercare programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• All-girls school
• College preparatory education
• Early childhood education
• K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for grades PreK-12 and Lily House nursery program. Tuition ranges from $13,285 (Early Childhood) to $13,635 (High School) annually, plus additional fees for technology, cafeteria, yearbook, and student fees.
2. Summer Programs: Summer camp programs including ECLC Summer Camp ($300/week), 18th Ward Sports Camp ($275/week), Soccer Advanced Performance Camp ($400-$499/week), and Art/Music/Theatre sessions. Aftercare available for additional fees.
3. Aftercare and Lions on the Loose: Fee-based after-school enrichment programs including aftercare for Toddler 2-PreK and K-7th grade, plus Lions on the Loose vendor-provided classes in sports and arts
4. Donations and Annual Giving: The Serviam Annual Fund supports daily operations and bridges gap between tuition and actual cost of education. Additional giving options include scholarships, endowed funds, planned giving, and matching gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is a private, non-profit Catholic school delivering continuous education from nursery (6 weeks) through 12th grade. The core offering is classroom-based academic instruction organized into five divisions—Lily House Nursery, Early Childhood/PreK, Lower School (K-4), Middle School (5-7), and High School (8-12)—augmented by athletics, extracurricular clubs, after-school care, and summer camps. Tuition for PreK-12 ranges from $13,285 to $13,635 annually, with monthly tuition for the Lily House nursery at $1,500-$1,650.

Product overview

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is an all-girls Catholic school offering comprehensive educational programs from nursery (6 weeks) through 12th grade. The institution features a unified academic structure organized by school level (Lily House, Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, High School) integrated with enrichment programs including athletics, extracurricular clubs, aftercare, and summer camps. The curriculum emphasizes STEM and arts as equals, supported by programs like Project Lead The Way and the Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lily House: Nursery program serving boys and girls from six weeks of age through Toddler 1, named in honor of St. Angela Merici.
• Lions on the Loose
• The 18th Ward Summer Camp

Products and services

• Lily House Nursery Infant and toddler program for boys and girls from six weeks through toddler age, offering both 10-month ($1,650/month) and 12-month ($1,650/month Aug-May; $1,500/month June-July) enrollment with full care Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Named in honor of St. Angela Merici.
• Early Childhood Learning Center (PreK) Early childhood program for girls and boys ages 2-4 (PreK), inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach with focus on curiosity, exploration, and project-based learning. Features Spanish instruction through speaking, music, and puppetry. Annual tuition: $13,285 plus fees.
• Lower School (K-4) All-girls Lower School program for kindergarten through fourth grade featuring Project Lead The Way STEM courses, 1:1 iPad program, hands-on STEM activities, Spanish instruction, PE, art, music, and a strings orchestra starting in 3rd grade. Annual tuition: $13,335 plus fees.
• Middle School (5-7) All-girls middle school program for grades 5-7 featuring accelerated language arts and math starting in 6th grade, Project Lead The Way courses (design and modeling, automation and robotics, app creation), 1:1 Chromebook program, and 20+ extracurricular activities. Annual tuition: $13,635 plus fees.
• High School (8-12) All-girls college-preparatory high school program (grades 8-12) offering 11 AP courses including New Orleans' first all-girls APs in music theory and computer science, dual enrollment courses (300 college credits earned), 25+ clubs, 12+ competitive sports, NOCCA partnership, and comprehensive college counseling. Annual tuition: $13,635 plus fees.
• Lions on the Loose Aftercare Fee-based after-school enrichment program for K-4th grade students offering classes including sports, art, music, and other enrichment through vendor partnerships (Skyhawks Sports, Young Rembrandts, Soccer Shots, Champions Karate).
• Summer at Ursuline Summer camp offerings for school-age children including ECLC camp for ages 3-5 ($300/week), 18th Ward athletic camp ($275/week), Soccer Advanced Performance Camp with Coerver Coaching ($400-$499/week), and Art/Music/Theatre sessions. Aftercare available at $75/week or $20/day drop-in.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program featuring 60+ teams including basketball (two-time D-II state champions), volleyball, soccer, tennis, swimming, sailing, softball, and cheerleading, supported by an athletic complex with two courts, indoor elevated track, softball field, batting cage, weight room, cardio room, and tennis courts.
• Extracurricular Clubs Wide range of 25+ student clubs including honor societies (Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society), performing arts (chorus, orchestra, piano), and special interest clubs (fiber arts, gardening, student council).

Quantifiable outcome

• 3% of Ursuline seniors named National Merit Scholars since 2012
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NOCCA allows students to expand their artistic talents by taking classes in NOCCA's part-time creative arts program. Students can pursue specialized arts education while maintaining their Ursuline academic curriculum.
• The 18th WardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports camp partnership offering athletic programs including basketball, dance, flag football, fitness, futsal, gymnastics, street hockey, and softball for young girls. Exposes participants to various sports activities and promotes exercise and healthy habits.
• Coerver CoachingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer Advanced Performance Camp partnership staffed by current and former college soccer players. The program focuses on developing bilateral skills through Coerver methodology with Futsal instruction and competitive games.
• Skyhawks SportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-school sports programs for children including mini-hawk volleyball and tennis for K-1st grade, and 2nd/3rd grade volleyball and tennis programs. Programs focus on skill development and age-appropriate competition.
• Young RembrandtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-school art education program offering classes for PreK through 4th grade. Classes designed to be fun while increasing academic skills, fine motor skills, social skills, hand-eye coordination and confidence.
• Soccer ShotsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntroduction to soccer program for K-2nd grade focusing on character development and skill building with emphasis on fun. Sessions include 45-minute weekly classes during the school year.
• Champions (Karate)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarate program led by Sensei Sergiy Dolinnyi, former Head Coach of the Ukrainian National Karate Team. Program teaches Olympic-style karate fundamentals, physical conditioning, Japanese terminology, and builds discipline and confidence.
• Bethlehem FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer service learning experience where high school students live a lifestyle of intentional simplicity at Bethlehem Farm. Community life revolves around cornerstones of Community, Prayer, Simplicity, and Service. Ursuline joined Dallas, St. Louis, and Dedham schools in 2024.
• Green Light New OrleansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partnership where 3rd graders create designs for green light barrels. Green Light New Orleans provides sustainable solutions to individual homes and encourages collective action for community resilience.
• Ursuline Education Network (UEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative effort of Ursuline congregations formed to carry their educational tradition into a new millennium. Connects Ursuline schools globally to share resources, best practices, and maintain shared identity across 100+ schools on 6 continents.
• Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, Central ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsoring religious organization. Ursuline Academy is one of five academies sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, Central Province. School participates in identity assessment every five years.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Visitation Academy (St. Louis): An all-girls Catholic independent school serving PreK-12 in St. Louis. Comparable in single-sex structure, faith-based mission, and full K-12 program span.
• Ursuline Academy (Dallas, TX): A sister Ursuline school within the same global Ursuline Education Network, all-girls Catholic college-prep school. Operates under similar mission and curriculum philosophy but in a different metro.
• Mount Carmel Academy: An all-girls Catholic school in New Orleans serving grades 8-12. Operates in the same metro and competes directly for the same Catholic, college-prep-oriented families.
• Dominican High School: An all-girls Catholic college-prep high school in New Orleans, serving the same grades and demographic. Most direct local competitor in the all-girls Catholic school category.
• Academy of the Sacred Heart: An all-girls Catholic, Independent/Jesuit-Sacred Heart school serving PreK-12. Comparable in mission, single-sex structure, and full K-12 span with similar tuition positioning.
• Notre Dame High School: An all-girls Catholic college-prep school with a comparable mission and student demographic. Competes for the same college-prep, faith-based family segment.
• Sacred Heart Academy (Louisville, KY): A single-sex Catholic college-prep school serving girls in grades 9-12. Comparable in mission, religious affiliation, and college-prep focus, with overlapping curricular elements like AP and dual enrollment.

Regional players

• Jesuit High School of New Orleans: An all-boys Catholic college-prep school in New Orleans. Competes for similar college-prep Catholic families in the same metro, but is single-sex male and does not overlap on the all-girls positioning.
• Holy Cross School: A Catholic all-boys school in New Orleans serving grades PreK-12. Geographically adjacent with overlapping Catholic college-prep positioning, but serves the opposite gender segment.

Broad incumbents

• Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati: A larger, established all-girls Catholic school in Cincinnati serving a broad range of grades. Operates under the same global Ursuline Education Network, with comparable mission and curriculum philosophy at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UrsulineNOLA
• YouTubevimeo.com/uanola
• Facebookfacebook.com/uanola
• Instagraminstagram.com/ursulinenola
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uanola

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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