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Gonzales Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,693 students in Gonzales, LA, 23% of all K-12 students in Gonzales, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
80% of private schools in Gonzales, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gonzales Private Schools (2026-27)

St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School Photo
St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
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Map of Ascension Christian Academy
Ascension Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
Christian
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
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Map of Ascension Christian High School
Ascension Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Christian
14408 E A Academy Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
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Map of Ascension Christian School, Elementary School
Ascension Christian School, Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students
Christian
10473 Airline Hwy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 644-3110
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Map of Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Gr: K-12
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
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Gonzales, LA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,693
Students
$5,417
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gonzales)
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
1,693 Students
122,339 Students
% Students of Color
25%
22%
0.58
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
46 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%
# Black Students
147 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
8%
11%
# White Students
1,081 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
62%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
302 Students
22,481 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
107 Teachers
9,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,417
$8,377
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gonzales, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Gonzales, LA is St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Gonzales?
5 private schools are located in Gonzales.
How diverse are private schools in Gonzales?
Gonzales private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Gonzales go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Gonzales are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gonzales?
80% of private schools in Gonzales are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Gonzales are often viewed compared to one another?

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