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Best Louisiana Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 297 private daycares & preschools serving 92,231 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Louisiana include Holy Cross School, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, and Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average tuition cost is $8,480, which is higher than the Louisiana average tuition cost of $8,417.
78% of private daycares & preschools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 297
  • # Students Served: 92,231

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 297
  • # Students Served: 92,231

Top Ranked Louisiana Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

The Dunham School Photo
The Dunham School
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
(8)
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Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
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Map of Alexandria Country Day School
Alexandria Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
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Map of Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Catholic
311 St Vincent Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
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Ascension Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
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Map of Atonement Lutheran School
Atonement Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6500 Riverside Dr
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0225
(1)
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Belle Terre KinderCare Photo
Belle Terre KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
320 Belle Terre Blvd.
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-9655
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Map of Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
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Map of Brighter Horizon School
Brighter Horizon School
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
265 E AIRPORT AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2521
(1)
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Map of Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 969 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
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Cathedral-carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
Catholic
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
(1)
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Cedar Creek School
Gr: PK-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-7707
(1)
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Map of Central Private School
Central Private School
Gr: PK-12 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
12801 Centerra Court
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 261-3341
(2)
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Map of Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
(3)
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Christian Brothers School
Gr: PK-7 | 755 students
Catholic
8 Friederichs Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 486-6770
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Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc.
Gr: NS-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
7518 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
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Map of Emmanuel Sda School
Emmanuel Sda School
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students
Seventh Day Adventist
702 N Cherry St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7713
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Map of Episcopal School Of Acadiana
Episcopal School Of Acadiana
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
1557 SMEDE RD. AT HWY. 92
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 365-1416
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Map of Family Community Christian School
Family Community Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Church of the Nazarene
2023 Highway 15
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4791
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297
Private Schools
92,231
Students
$8,480
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Louisiana?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Louisiana include Holy Cross School, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, and Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Louisiana?
297 private daycares & preschools are located in Louisiana.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition cost is $8,480, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $8,417.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Louisiana?
Louisiana private daycares & preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is same as the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
78% of private daycares & preschools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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