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Avoyelles Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 963 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,965 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
100% of private schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Avoyelles Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
116 S Knoll Ave
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2739
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph School K-12
St. Joseph School K-12
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students
Catholic
3406 Highway 107 S
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3401
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
9968 Bayou Des Glaises St
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2772
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Map of St. Mary's Assumption School
St. Mary's Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
850 Front St
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3651
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
963 Students
122,387 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
41%
Average Class Size
24 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,365
$8,370
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10
$2,025

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
466 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
29 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
704 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
73%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
190 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA include St. Joseph School K-12 and St. Anthony School.
How many private schools are located in Avoyelles Parish?
4 private schools are located in Avoyelles Parish.
What percentage of students in Avoyelles Parish go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Avoyelles Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Avoyelles Parish?
100% of private schools in Avoyelles Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Avoyelles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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