For the 2026 school year, there are 319 religiously affiliated private schools serving 106,755 students in Louisiana (79% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $9,038, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $9,636.
Top-Ranked Louisiana Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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