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Most Selective Private High Schools in Louisiana

The average private high school acceptance rate in Louisiana is 80% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Louisiana is Central Catholic School, False River Academy, and Teurlings Catholic High School, among others each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 97% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 71%

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

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Acadiana Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
2100 Cedar St Unit 1
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
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 - 51. - 5.
Prairie View Academy
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
9942 Edwin St
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-7044
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Teurlings Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
139 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 323-5571
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Metairie Park Country Day School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: NS-12
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 149. - 14.
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: #9 - 149. - 14.
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
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: #9 - 149. - 14.
Holy Cross School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Providence Classical Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
4525 Old Brownlee Rd
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 820-9465
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cabrini High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 8-12
1400 Moss St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 483-8698
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Family Worship Christian Academy
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Salem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-9
418 4th St
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-5144
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
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: #22 - 2622. - 26.
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: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Hanson Memorial High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
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
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Vandebilt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 8-12
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Rank: #2727.
Archbishop Rummel High School
Archbishop Rummel High School Photo - 2012 Bowling State Champions
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: 8-12
1901 Severn Ave
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 834-5592
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Archbishop Hannan High School
Archbishop Hannan High School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School Photo - Students in 3rd-8th grade participated in the ACSI Art Festival. Six of the 10 participants received 1st-3rd place ribbons.
(Baptist)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 1-12
4141 Pontchartrain Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3725
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
3864 17th St
Metairie, LA 70002
(455) 406-2398
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
QuesTECH Learning
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 2-12
2401
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-6000
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Westminster Christian Academy
Westminster Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Rank: #3333.
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: 8-12
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Rank: #3434.
St. Therese Academy
Alternative School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
917 N Atlanta St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 513-4400
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Knights Academy & High School Llc
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: 5-12
2059 Bonn St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-8223
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Louisiana average private high schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked private high schools in Louisiana include Acadiana Christian School, Central Catholic School and False River Academy.

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