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Louisiana Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 297 private daycares & preschools serving 92,170 students in Louisiana.

The private daycares & preschools in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.

The average tuition cost is $8,392, which is higher than the Louisiana average tuition cost of $8,370.

78% of private daycares & preschools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 297
# Students Served: 92,170

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 297
# Students Served: 92,170

Louisiana Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

297

Private Schools

92,170

Students

$8,392

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

22%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Louisiana?

The private daycares & preschools in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Louisiana?

297 private daycares & preschools are located in Louisiana.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Louisiana?

The average tuition cost is $8,392, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $8,370.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Louisiana?

Louisiana private daycares & preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is same as the Louisiana private school average of 22%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?

78% of private daycares & preschools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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