For the 2025 school year, there are 8 alternative private schools serving 1,666 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Louisiana include Kehoe-france School and Christ Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
63% of alternative private schools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Top Ranked Louisiana Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
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Alternative School
720 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0472
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0472
Gr: PK-7 | 522 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcar
Alternative School
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
7084 Cemetary Hwy
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-8310
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-8310
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Pentecostal)
51453 HIGHWAY 443
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-6560
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-6560
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog
Alternative School
505 F Street Camp Beauregard
Pineville, LA 71360
(800) 226-7543
Pineville, LA 71360
(800) 226-7543
Gr: 5-8 | 225 students
St. Therese Academy
Alternative School (Catholic)
917 N Atlanta St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 513-4400
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 513-4400
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sandy Lake Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1676 Hwy 126
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-8052
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-8052
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Louisiana include Kehoe-france School and Christ Episcopal School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Louisiana?
8 alternative private schools are located in Louisiana.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
63% of alternative private schools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
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