Neuilly-sur-Seine: the property premium of top schools, as analysed by Frank Sylvaire in Le Point

In its property special of 15 October 2026, Le Point investigates something families in western Paris know well: living close to a highly regarded school has a direct effect on the price of family homes. Frank Sylvaire, director of the Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty agencies, describes the case of Neuilly-sur-Seine, where the choice of an address often starts with the choice of a school.

What Le Point’s investigation shows

Written by Bruno Monier-Vinard, the article measures the value gap created by school catchment areas and by proximity to private schools. In the north of the 16th arrondissement, living less than ten minutes’ walk from Saint-Jean-de-Passy, Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, La Tour or Gerson adds a premium of around 5%. The catchment area of the Lycée Janson-de-Sailly has a comparable effect. In the 17th, around the parc Monceau, two transactions in three remain linked to the proximity of well-regarded schools.

Neuilly-sur-Seine: schooling planned from nursery onwards

In Neuilly, the school map is read street by street. In Les Sablons, the morning school run leads to Sainte-Croix, Saint-Dominique or the Lycée Pasteur. A former pupil of Saint-Dominique himself, Frank Sylvaire knows the area from the inside. His view is clear.

“A great many applications, but very few places for these schools.” Frank Sylvaire, director of the Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty agencies, in Le Point

Two mechanisms explain this selectivity. Parents have often attended these schools themselves. Siblings are given priority. Many families therefore enrol their children from nursery school, so that they stay on track all the way to the baccalauréat.

The “Full Pasteur” address: a premium of at least 5%

Le Point highlights a telling example: the “Full Pasteur” address, which falls within the catchment area of both the Collège and the Lycée Pasteur. Such an address commands a premium of at least 5%. For a family, it secures seven years of quality state secondary education without depending on a selective admission. For a seller, it becomes a value argument that the listing should state clearly, with evidence.

A community as much as a school

Frank Sylvaire points to something figures rarely capture. Outside school hours, pupils from these schools meet again in the same sports clubs and music schools, and later in private rallyes. Choosing an address becomes a way of choosing a social environment for one’s children. Le Point notes that 42% of pupils in French Catholic private secondary schools have parents in senior professional roles.

The questions this school premium raises

The investigation opens several lines of thought for owners and buyers in western Paris.

The first concerns the stability of catchment areas. State school catchments can change from one year to the next. A premium tied to an administrative boundary should be checked at the time of purchase and again at resale.

The second concerns private schools. Living next to Sainte-Croix or Saint-Dominique guarantees no place. It eases daily life for families already admitted, and that practical value is what buyers pay for.

The third relates to family continuity. Le Point observes couples returning to live near the schools they once attended, close to the grandparents. Family demand renews itself from one generation to the next, which supports the long-term value of large, well-placed family apartments.

Property valuation in Neuilly-sur-Seine: trusted local expertise

Catchment area, actual walking distance, floor level, family layout, number of bedrooms: the value of an apartment near good schools rests on precise criteria, street by street. The teams at Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty offer a free valuation of your property in Neuilly-sur-Seine, western Paris and the 16th and 17th arrondissements. Contact: +33 1 46 22 27 27.

FAQ: schools and property prices in Neuilly-sur-Seine and western Paris

Does proximity to a good school raise apartment prices in Neuilly-sur-Seine?

Yes. According to Le Point’s investigation of 15 October 2026, an address within the catchment area of both the Collège and the Lycée Pasteur commands a premium of at least 5%. Demand comes mainly from families looking for a large apartment within walking distance of the schools. In Les Sablons, proximity to Sainte-Croix, Saint-Dominique and Pasteur ranks among the most closely watched criteria.

What is a “Full Pasteur” address in Neuilly?

It is an address within the catchment area of both the Collège and the Lycée Pasteur in Neuilly-sur-Seine. A family can plan the whole of state secondary education in the same school. Le Point estimates that this double catchment creates a premium of at least 5% on the property price.

Why are private schools in Neuilly so hard to get into?

Because demand far exceeds the places available. Frank Sylvaire, director of the Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty agencies, sums it up: a great many applications, very few places. Siblings take priority and many parents were pupils there themselves. Families therefore enrol their children from nursery school.

Which areas of western Paris are most sought after for their schools?

The north of the 16th arrondissement, the parc Monceau area in the 17th and the Les Sablons district of Neuilly-sur-Seine stand out in Le Point’s investigation. In the 16th, proximity to Saint-Jean-de-Passy, Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, La Tour or Gerson is worth a premium of around 5%. Around Monceau, two transactions in three are linked to well-regarded schools.

Can school catchment areas change and affect a property’s value?

Yes. Catchment areas for state secondary schools can be redrawn from one year to the next. A premium linked to a school boundary is never fixed. Before buying or selling, check the catchment in force for the exact address, not just the neighbourhood. A sound valuation factors this in street by street.

How do you value a family apartment near good schools in Neuilly-sur-Seine?

By combining the state school catchment, the actual walking distance to private schools and the qualities of the property itself. Floor level, light, number of bedrooms, layout and ancillary spaces matter as much as the address. Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty offers a free valuation based on its knowledge of every street in Neuilly, from Les Sablons to the Mairie.