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Claiborne Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 355 students in Claiborne Parish, LA (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,927 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Claiborne Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Claiborne Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Mt. Olive Christian School Photo
Mt. Olive Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
15349 Highway 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 560-1187
(1)
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Map of Claiborne Academy
Claiborne Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
6741 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 927-2747
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
355 Students
122,339 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
41%
Average Class Size
14 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,426
$8,377
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
298 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
22,481 Students
% of Others Students
12%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Claiborne Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Claiborne Parish, LA is Mt. Olive Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Claiborne Parish?
2 private schools are located in Claiborne Parish.
What percentage of students in Claiborne Parish go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Claiborne Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Claiborne Parish?
50% of private schools in Claiborne Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Claiborne Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Claiborne Parish include: Mt. Olive Christian School vs. Claiborne Academy, Claiborne Academy vs. Mt. Olive Christian School

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