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St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School Top 23 · Lowest Tuition (LA)
St. John Primary Top 23 · Lowest Tuition (LA)

Ascension Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,788 students in Ascension Parish, LA (there are 31 public schools, serving 24,683 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
89% of private schools in Ascension Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ascension Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Catholic
311 St Vincent Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
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St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School Photo
St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
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Map of Ascension Christian Academy
Ascension Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
Christian
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
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Map of Ascension Christian High School
Ascension Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Christian
14408 E A Academy Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
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Map of The Church Academy
The Church Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
13423 Highway 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
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Map of Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Gr: K-12
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
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St. John Primary Photo
St. John Primary
Gr: PK-3 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
37407 Duplessis Rd
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 647-2803
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
122,387 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
186 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
41%
Average Class Size
22 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,292
$8,370
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
46 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
3%
# Black Students
233 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
1,394 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
57%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
461 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ascension Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Ascension Parish, LA include St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School and Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School.
How many private schools are located in Ascension Parish?
7 private schools are located in Ascension Parish.
How diverse are private schools in Ascension Parish?
Ascension Parish private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Ascension Parish go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Ascension Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ascension Parish?
89% of private schools in Ascension Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Ascension Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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