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Average Private School ACT Scores in Louisiana

Name: Louisiana Average ACT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school ACT score in Louisiana is 25 (2026-27).

The private school in Louisiana with the highest ACT score is Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Jesuit High School, and Episcopal School Of Acadiana, each with an ACT score of 29.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 38
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 24–29
LA School Avg.: 24.7
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 38
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 24–29
LA School Avg.: 24.7
National School Avg.: 25

Louisiana Average ACT Score (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +4.2% (+1 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Louisiana (LA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	25	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	25	▲ +1	▲ +4.2%
2018	25	24	▼ -1	▼ -4.0%
2017	25	25	▲ +1	▲ +4.2%
2016	25	24	— 0	— 0.0%
2015	25	24	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Louisiana (avg ACT range: 24–29, avg 24.7)

Act Score Range: 22 29 Avg. Act Score: 25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average private schools ACT score?

The Louisiana average private schools ACT score is 25 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest ACT score in Louisiana?

The top ranked private schools in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Episcopal School Of Acadiana and Jesuit High School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest ACT score in Louisiana?

The private high school with the highest ACT score in Louisiana is Academy Of The Sacred Heart, with a value of 29. The private elementary school with the highest ACT score is Academy Of The Sacred Heart, with a value of 29.

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