Kenner, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $28,733 to $40,434 per year for indexed programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $60,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Kenner
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Kenner, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kenner city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kenner.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,184
Avg net price
$17,127/yr
TuitionIn‑state$28,733
Out‑of‑state$28,733
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,872
Avg net price
$12,384/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,316
Avg net price
$15,635/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,454
Avg net price
$12,947/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,482
Avg net price
$13,154/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,251
Avg net price
$19,151/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,371
Avg net price
$20,077/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,089
Avg net price
$13,530/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Kenner
Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,350 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,173 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,830 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,691 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $60,750 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,605 |
| Teaching Assistant | $28,560 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $30,842 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Kenner at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 65,113 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,099 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Kenner-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- New Orleans, LA – 19.9 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
- Mandeville, LA – 27.0 mi away (95,576 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 34.1 mi away (94,320 pop)
- Hammond, LA – 36.2 mi away (69,616 pop)
- Houma, LA – 40.2 mi away (146,174 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Kenner, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Kenner. The closest is Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA (9.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern Louisiana University (37.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Kenner?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Kenner are: Middle School Teacher ($60,830), Secondary School Teacher ($60,750), Elementary School Teacher ($60,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Kenner?
New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Kenner an affordable place to study elementary education?
Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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