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Athens Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 160 students in Athens, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Athens, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Athens Private Schools (2026-27)

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Mt. Olive Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
15349 Highway 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 560-1187
(1)
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Athens, LA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
160
Students
$4,426
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Athens)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
403 Schools
# Students
160 Students
122,387 Students
% Students of Color
9%
22%
0.39
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
123 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
77%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
25 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
41%
Average Class Size
14 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,426
$8,370
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Athens, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Athens, LA is Mt. Olive Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Athens?
1 private schools are located in Athens.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Athens?
100% of private schools in Athens are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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