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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Louisiana

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Louisiana is 84% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Louisiana is Acadiana Christian School, Oaks Montessori School, and Central Catholic School, among others each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 85% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 67%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Louisiana (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Acadiana Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
2100 Cedar St Unit 1
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
False River Academy
False River Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
201 Major Pkwy
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3783
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Jones Creek Adventist Academy
Jones Creek Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
4363 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-8219
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Oaks Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
43283 S Range Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-8088
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Prairie View Academy
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
9942 Edwin St
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-7044
Rank: #77.
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-12
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: NS-12
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Rank: #99.
The Dunham School
The Dunham School Photo - We develop creative, independent thinkers who enjoy learning as they discover truths about themselves and the world around them. Our academic program is the perfect balance of hands-on education in all academic areas combined with technology, innovation, and cross-cultural literacy. Students are encouraged to problem-solve, experiment, take risks, and be creative as they learn and grow.
(Christian)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
The Brighton School
The Brighton School Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Geneva Academy
Geneva Academy Photo - Art every year, and training the Masters
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
715 Cypress St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 805-0116
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Holy Cross School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Lake Castle Private School
Lake Castle Private School Photo - Louisiana Mathcounts 2nd-place winners!
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
8400 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-6270
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Providence Classical Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
4525 Old Brownlee Rd
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 820-9465
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Cabrini High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 8-12
1400 Moss St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 483-8698
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - St. John Lutheran
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
3937 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 488-6641
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Atonement Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
6500 Riverside Dr
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0225
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Central Private School
Central Private School Photo - Every Monday morning, our middle and high school students gather for Monday Morning Manna. This time of devotion and worship sets the tone for our week at school.
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
12801 Centerra Court
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 261-3341
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Northlake Christian School
Northlake Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
St. Louis King Of France School
St. Louis King Of France School Photo - PK2 students enjoy Library class and reading with friends.
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-7
1609 Carrollton Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-8224
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Salem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-9
418 4th St
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-5144
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
Bethany Christian School South Campus
Bethany Christian School South Campus Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-7
11107 Honore Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 412-5335
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-10
803 Division St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
Brother Martin High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 8-12
4401 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 283-1561
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
Hanson Memorial High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-7
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
Kehoe-france School
Kehoe-france School Photo
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-7
720 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0472
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
2315 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 235-2464
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
St. Angela Merici School
St. Angela Merici School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-7
835 Melody Dr
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 835-8491
Rank: #27 - 3927. - 39.
St. Augustine High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 8-12
2600 Ap Tureaud Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 944-2424
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Louisiana average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Louisiana include Acadiana Christian School, Central Catholic School and False River Academy.

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