For the 2025 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon private high schools serving 10,237 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, St. Joseph's Academy, and St. Scholastica Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,695, which is higher than the Louisiana private high school average tuition cost of $11,046.
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 High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Gr: NS-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Chapelle High School![Archbishop Chapelle High School Photo]( "Archbishop Chapelle High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 467-3105
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 467-3105
Gr: 8-12 | 614 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 29 Blue Ribbon year: 1992, 1996 Tuition listed
Archbishop Hannan High School![Archbishop Hannan High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hannan High School Photo")
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Gr: 8-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Episcopal School![Ascension Episcopal School Photo]( "Ascension Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition listed
855 Hearthstone Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0397
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0397
Gr: 8-12 | 1,097 student Blue Ribbon year: 2003, 2014, 2020 Tuition listed
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Blue Ribbon year: 1996 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Carmel Academy![Mount Carmel Academy Photo]( "Mount Carmel Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
7027 Milne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 288-7626
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 288-7626
Gr: 8-12 | 1,250 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 53 Blue Ribbon year: 1993, 1998 Tuition listed
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition listed
3015 Broussard St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-7207
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-7207
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 39 Blue Ribbon year: 1992, 1996, 2002, 2016, 2023 Tuition listed
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 19 students Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
450 E Farrel Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 988-3700
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 988-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
Gr: 8-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, St. Joseph's Academy, and St. Scholastica Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Louisiana?
13 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition cost is $11,695, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $11,046.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 21%.
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