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St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School Top 20 · Lowest Tuition (LA)
St. John Primary Top 20 · 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
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
122,284 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
186 Teachers
9,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
41%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,056
$7,940

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
22,426 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 Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School and St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle 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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