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The Dunham School

#2 in Best Private K-12 Schools in Baton Rouge Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Christian (General)
  • PK, K-12
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 76 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    A-
Address
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Telephone
(225) 767-7097
Website
dunhamschool.org

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
—
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
—

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$17,310
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
17%
Average Financial Aid
—
From The Dunham School

Dunham is an independent Christian college preparatory school serving students in grades PK3-12. Small classes, expert teachers, and challenging academic, athletic, fine arts, and leadership programs enable students to find their voices, discover their passions, unleash their confidence, and grow in faith. As a five-time Apple Distinguished School, the campus is infused with innovation, technology, and creativity every day. To discover why Dunham leads the way in Baton Rouge when it comes to preparing students for college and for life, we invite you to explore our website or schedule a campus visit.

The Dunham School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1280
9 responses
Average ACT
27
73 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 33 responses
Report
  • Field day
    24%
  • School play
    21%
  • Spiritual Emphasis week
    21%
  • Band concerts
    9%
  • Science Fair
    9%
  • Sports
    6%
  • Grandparents chapel
    3%

Students

Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
735
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1
Poll
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
Poll
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
Poll
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
50%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B
  2. Good for Families
    B+
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$83,306
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,070
National
$949
Median Home Value
$304,600
National
$184,700

The Dunham School Reviews

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I have been raised at the Dunham School because I started going to this school when I was in kindergarten. Dunham has prepared me academically, spiritually, and socially for the world that is in front of me. Dunham has been a large and important part in developing the person that I am today. I have made life-long friends at this school. I have developed a relationship with Christ at this school. I have excelled academically thanks to the wonderful faculty at this school. At Dunham, the teachers are different than those at other schools. Our teachers genuinely care about our well being, and I feel comfortable going to talk to them about anything, whether it be about my grade or my life in general. Dunham has always been a special place to me.
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As a family we have experienced Lower, Middle, and now Upper School. The opportunities have been amazing in academics, athletics, and the arts. We have experienced wonderful things like the Lower School principal greeting our child by name while opening the door at carpool, the Fine Arts Director knowing our child's talents and encouraging her to tryout for the musical, the PE teacher seeing potential and suggesting a sport, and teacher after teacher encouraging, teaching to my child (not a test), inquiring about their Dunham experience, and praying for my child. With a PhD in Educational Leadership and Research I was searching for cutting edge education for my children. I found it at Dunham.
The DUNHAM School is preparing their students to be leaders in our world. The faculty, staff, are students all exemplify excellence in all that they endeavor. The impact of the education one receives at DUNHAM will have an enormous impact on their future!