Louisiana Blue Ribbon Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 blue ribbon private preschools serving 10,657 students in Louisiana.
The average tuition cost is $9,580, which is higher than the Louisiana private preschool average tuition cost of $8,392.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School, and St. Louis King Of France School.
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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 10,657

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 10,657

Top Ranked Louisiana Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2026-27)

The Dunham School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Christian
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
(8)
Map of Ascension Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Map of Christian Brothers School
Gr: PK-7 | 755 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Catholic
8 Friederichs Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 486-6770
Map of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
Gr: NS-7 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Blue Ribbon year: 2004, 2014, 2020
Catholic
316 Lafitte Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-5678
(1)
Parkview Baptist School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Baptist
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
(3)
Map of St. Aloysius School
Gr: PK-8 | 1,168 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2024
Catholic
2025 Stuart Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-3871
St. George School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 1,172 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2016
Catholic
7880 Saint George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 293-1298
Map of St. Jude School
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Catholic
9150 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 769-2344
Map of St. Louis King Of France School
Gr: NS-7 | 419 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2000
Catholic
1609 Carrollton Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-8224
(2)
Map of St. Thomas More Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 2016
Catholic
11400 Sherbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-2820
(2)
Map of New Orleans Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
4500 Gawain Dr
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 240-2227
St. Benilde School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Blue Ribbon year: 1999
Catholic
1801 Division Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 833-9894
(2)
St. Edward The Confessor School Photo
Gr: NS-7 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Blue Ribbon year: 2003
Catholic
4901 W Metairie Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6353
St. James Episcopal Day School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2009, 2015, 2022
Episcopal
445 Convention St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-0805
(12)
Map of St. Lukes Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Sports: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2023
Episcopal
8833 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-8601
(13)
Map of St. Pius X School
Gr: PK-7 | 409 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2007
Catholic
6600 Spanish Fort Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 282-2811
Map of St. Rita School
Gr: PK-7 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
Blue Ribbon year: 1998, 2007
Catholic
194 Ravan Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-0744
St. Rosalie Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Blue Ribbon year: 2001
Catholic
617 2nd Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-4342
Map of Stuart Hall School
Gr: PK-7 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys (Catholic)
2032 S. Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-5384

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Louisiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Louisiana include The Dunham School, Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School, and St. Louis King Of France School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Louisiana?
19 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Louisiana.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition cost is $9,580, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $8,392.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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