John Paul The Great Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 267 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,800
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

John Paul The Great Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	John Paul The Great Academy
Pre-K	14
Kind	22
1	17
2	30
3	18
4	30
5	6
6	14
7	22
8	18
9	21
10	21
11	21
12	13

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Year Founded

2007

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Student Body

Total Students

267 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,800

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% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Ryan Verret

Application URL

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Navy Blue, Burgundy

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Guardian

School Notes

Pope John Paul II Academy is a small, Catholic, college preparatory school that preserves and promotes the sacred traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope John Paul II Academy is a small, Catholic, college preparatory school that preserves and promotes the sacred traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does John Paul The Great Academy cost?

John Paul The Great Academy's tuition is approximately $5,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of John Paul The Great Academy?

The acceptance rate of John Paul The Great Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. John Paul The Great Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Louisiana with low acceptance rates.

What is John Paul The Great Academy's ranking?

John Paul The Great Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for John Paul The Great Academy?

The application deadline for John Paul The Great Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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