For the 2026 school year, there are 405 private schools serving 122,849 students in Louisiana (there are 1,332 public schools, serving 708,663 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Louisiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,627 for elementary schools and $11,114 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, and Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 22% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
405 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
122,849 Students
5,709,643 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9,825 Teachers
508,006 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,659
$14,892
Average Summer Program Cost
$328
$1,160
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,060
$7,118
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$42.93 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.65
# American Indian Students
466 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,143 Students
265,308 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,032 Students
507,900 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
14,196 Students
417,206 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
79,400 Students
2,937,481 Students
% White Students
64%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
182 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22,430 Students
1,473,896 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Louisiana Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked private schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, and Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
How many private schools are located in Louisiana?
There are 405 private schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do private schools cost in Louisiana?
The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $9,627 for elementary schools and $11,114 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Louisiana?
Approximately 22% of students in Louisiana private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Louisiana go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Louisiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
Which private schools in Louisiana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Louisiana include: Oasis Of Love Christian Academy vs. St. Marys Catholic School, Catholic High Point Coupee vs. False River Academy, Evangel House Christian Academy vs. Louise S. McGehee School
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