Archbishop Hannan High School Photo

Best Covington Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 4,951 students in Covington, LA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Covington, LA include St. Pauls High School, St. Peter Catholic School, and St. Scholastica Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
86% of private elementary schools in Covington, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Covington Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Hannan High School
Archbishop Hannan High School Photo
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Gr: 8-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School Photo - Our Middle School
Alternative School (Episcopal)
(3)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
Northlake Christian School
Northlake Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Covington, Louisiana

Covington, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Greenbriar Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-2970
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students

Overview

This Town (Covington)
This State (LA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,951 Students
115,621 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
442 Teachers
9,260 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
41%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,986
$9,711
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,058
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$39.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
17 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
2,932 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
3,854 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
38 Students
13,367 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,545 Students
74,690 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,218 Students
20,859 Students
% of Others Students
24%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Covington, LA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Covington, LA include St. Pauls High School, St. Peter Catholic School, and St. Scholastica Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Covington?
7 private elementary schools are located in Covington.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Covington?
Covington private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Covington?
86% of private elementary schools in Covington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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