For the 2026 school year, there are 404 private schools serving 122,893 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 $9,603 for elementary schools and $11,054 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, Metairie Park Country Day School, and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.
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
404 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
122,893 Students
5,699,317 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9,837 Teachers
507,826 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)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,636
$14,878
Average Summer Program Cost
$328
$1,138
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,060
$7,124
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$42.93 million
$61.71 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.65
# American Indian Students
466 Students
29,886 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,141 Students
265,088 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,032 Students
507,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
14,175 Students
416,690 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
79,372 Students
2,932,713 Students
% White Students
64%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
182 Students
20,067 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
22,525 Students
1,471,571 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, Metairie Park Country Day School, and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.
How many private schools are located in Louisiana?
There are 404 private schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do private schools cost in Louisiana?
The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $9,603 for elementary schools and $11,054 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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