Top 20 Best Louisiana Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 blue ribbon private schools serving 18,937 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, St. Joseph's Academy and Archbishop Chapelle High School.
The average tuition cost is $9,279, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $7,604.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Louisiana Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
The Dunham School
The Dunham School Photo - We develop creative, independent thinkers who enjoy learning as they discover truths about themselves and the world around them. Our academic program is the perfect balance of hands-on education in all academic areas combined with technology, innovation, and cross-cultural literacy. Students are encouraged to problem-solve, experiment, take risks, and be creative as they learn and grow.
(Christian)
(7)
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
823 students
Year: 2005
Archbishop Chapelle High School
Archbishop Chapelle High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 467-3105
614 students
Year: 1992, 1996
Archbishop Hannan High School
Archbishop Hannan High School Photo
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
695 students
Year: 2023
Ascension Episcopal School
Ascension Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
739 students
Year: 2004
Catholic High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
855 Hearthstone Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0397
1,113 students
Year: 2003, 2014, 2020
Christian Brothers School
(Catholic)
8 Friederichs Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 486-6770
737 students
Year: 2005
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
n/a students
Year: 1996
Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3864 17th St
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 455-4062
71 students
Year: n/a
Most Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8033 Baringer Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0273
505 students
Year: 2013
Mount Carmel Academy
Mount Carmel Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
7027 Milne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 288-7626
1,233 students
Year: 1993, 1998
316 Lafitte Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-5678
800 students
Year: 2004, 2014, 2020
Parkview Baptist School
Parkview Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
1,072 students
Year: 2019
St. Aloysius School
(Catholic)
2025 Stuart Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-3871
1,168 students
Year: 2015
St. George School
St. George School Photo
(Catholic)
7880 Saint George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 293-1298
1,172 students
Year: 2016
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
315 students
Year: 2009, 2015, 2022
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Joseph's Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
3015 Broussard St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-7207
1,127 students
Year: 1992, 1996, 2002, 2016
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
9150 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 769-2344
578 students
Year: 2020
St. Louis King Of France School
St. Louis King Of France School Photo - PK2 students enjoy Library class and reading with friends.
(Catholic)
(2)
1609 Carrollton Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-8224
419 students
Year: 2000
St. Pauls School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
841 students
Year: 2015
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
520 students
Year: 2021
St. Thomas More Catholic School
St. Thomas More Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
11400 Sherbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-2820
626 students
Year: 2016
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
(1)
450 E Farrel Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 988-3700
924 students
Year: 2020
New Orleans Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4500 Gawain Dr
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 240-2227
24 students
Year: n/a
Pope John Paul II Catholic High School
Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Photo - Three consecutive state volleyball titles!
(Catholic)
(1)
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
327 students
Year: n/a
St. Benilde School
St. Benilde School Photo - Learning is always fun
(Catholic)
(2)
1801 Division Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 833-9894
297 students
Year: 1999
St. Clement Of Rome School
(Catholic)
3978 W Esplanade Avenue S
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-0386
359 students
Year: 2005
St. Edward The Confessor School
St. Edward The Confessor School Photo
(Catholic)
4901 W Metairie Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6353
402 students
Year: 2000
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
6600 Spanish Fort Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 282-2811
409 students
Year: 2007
St. Rita School
St. Rita School Photo - 7th grade Pinning Ceremony
(Catholic)
194 Ravan Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-0744
367 students
Year: 1998, 2007
St. Rosalie Elementary School
St. Rosalie Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
617 2nd Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-4342
339 students
Year: 2001
Stuart Hall School
Stuart Hall School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
2032 S. Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-5384
354 students
Year: 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, St. Joseph's Academy and Archbishop Chapelle High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Louisiana?
31 blue ribbon private schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition cost is $9,279, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $7,604.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 23%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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