Isidore Newman School

Isidore Newman School is an independent coeducational school in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1903 by philanthropist Isidore Newman. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12, Newman enrolls approximately 1,100 students in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. The school is one of the most prestigious independent schools in the South, with a distinguished history of academic excellence and remarkable alumni including NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. Newman offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum featuring Advanced Placement courses, outstanding arts programming, and competitive athletics with numerous state championships. The school's mission is to develop graduates of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and social responsibility. Newman's college counseling program achieves outstanding placement at the nation's most selective universities. The school's diverse community reflects New Orleans' rich cultural tapestry. Newman is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools.