Best Louisiana Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 407 private schools serving 121,781 students in Louisiana (there are 1,365 public schools, serving 680,828 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Louisiana are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,888 for elementary schools and $9,519 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
80% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Louisiana Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
7
2,061
18%
21
4,754
12%
5
1,643
14%
55
18,953
29%
56
18,582
28%
11
2,901
10%
13
2,931
12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Louisiana?
How many private schools are located in Louisiana?
407 private schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do private schools cost in Louisiana?
The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $7,888 for elementary schools and $9,519 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 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
80% of private schools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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