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Best 70802 Louisiana Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 988 students in 70802, LA (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,913 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 70802, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in 70802, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in 70802, LA (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Charity Christian Academy
(Christian)
650 West Mckinley Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-4859
Gr: PK-9 | 180 students
Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
930 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-4229
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students
Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Sacred Heart of Jesus School Photo - Fr. Josh Johnson with Sacred Heart of Jesus School students.
(Catholic)
2251 Main St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-7481
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
(Catholic)
1150 S 12th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-6639
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
St. James Episcopal Day School
St. James Episcopal Day School Photo - St. James Episcopal Day School in downtown Baton Rouge - proudly serving twelve months through fifth grade for over 75 years.
(Episcopal)
(12)
445 Convention St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-0805
Gr: NS-5 | 300 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Shiloh Baptist Early Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
185 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-0640
Gr: PK-K | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 70802, LA?
6 private schools are located in 70802, LA.
How diverse are private schools in 70802?
70802 private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in 70802 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 70802 are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 70802?
100% of private schools in 70802 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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