For the 2024-25 school year, there are 423 private schools serving 125,171 students in Louisiana (there are 1,365 public schools, serving 682,547 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Louisiana are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $7,675 for elementary schools and $9,074 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, The Dunham School and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Louisiana Private Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Louisiana?
The best top ranked private schools in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, The Dunham School and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.
How many private schools are located in Louisiana?
423 private schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do private schools cost in Louisiana?
The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $7,675 for elementary schools and $9,074 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Louisiana?
Louisiana private schools are approximately 23% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Louisiana go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Louisiana are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 11%).
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