For the 2025 school year, there are 408 private schools serving 123,717 students in Louisiana (there are 1,331 public schools, serving 708,663 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Louisiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,662 for elementary schools and $11,046 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and Metairie Park Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 22% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Louisiana Private Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked private schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and Metairie Park Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Louisiana?
There are 408 private schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do private schools cost in Louisiana?
The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $9,662 for elementary schools and $11,046 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Louisiana?
Approximately 22% of students in Louisiana private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Louisiana go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Louisiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
Which private schools in Louisiana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Louisiana include: Oasis Of Love Christian Academy vs. St. Marys Catholic School, Catholic High Point Coupee vs. False River Academy, Evangel House Christian Academy vs. Louise S. McGehee School
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