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Gonzales Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,693 students in Gonzales, LA.
80% of private elementary schools in Gonzales, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Gonzales Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,693
Students
+27.9% (+369 students) 10-yr
$5,417
Avg. Tuition
+25.0% (+$1,083) 8-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+19.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gonzales)
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
356 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearGonzales, LA Total Schools
20255
20245
20233
20222
20212
20202
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
1,693 Students
115,220 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025423328199
2024423323192
2023308324193
2022245340205
2021245330201
2020245323188
2019308335193
2018308331190
2017300339199
2016441339196
2015441328183
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% Students of Color
25%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202525%22%33%
202425%23%32%
202334%23%32%
202230%22%32%
202130%22%31%
202030%22%31%
201930%22%31%
201830%22%30%
201730%24%31%
201621%24%31%
201521%24%31%
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0.58
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.580.550.64
20240.580.550.64
20230.560.540.63
20220.510.510.62
20210.510.520.62
20200.510.520.62
20190.410.520.61
20180.410.520.60
20170.450.480.59
20160.480.480.59
20150.480.480.58
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# American Indian Students
46 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
2,930 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20253%4%5%
20243%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20197%3%4%
20187%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
116 Students
3,847 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20257%3%9%
20247%4%9%
202310%3%9%
202218%3%8%
202118%3%9%
202018%3%9%
20198%3%8%
20188%3%8%
20178%2%8%
20167%2%8%
20157%2%8%
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# Black Students
147 Students
13,159 Students
% Black Students
8%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20258%11%8%
20248%12%8%
202311%13%8%
20223%12%7%
20213%12%8%
20203%12%8%
20193%12%8%
20183%13%8%
20177%12%7%
20167%12%8%
20157%12%8%
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# White Students
1,081 Students
74,433 Students
% White Students
62%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202562%64%55%
202462%63%55%
202364%64%55%
202267%67%57%
202167%67%57%
202067%67%58%
201976%67%59%
201876%67%59%
201773%70%61%
201670%70%61%
201570%70%61%
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# 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
302 Students
20,932 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202517%18%22%
202417%18%22%
20236%17%22%
202212%15%22%
202112%15%20%
202012%15%19%
20196%15%20%
20186%14%20%
201711%14%19%
201615%14%18%
201515%13%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
107 Teachers
9,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:111:1
201912:113:111:1
201812:113:111:1
201717:114:111:1
201620:114:112:1
201520:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025201716
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202521012
20242911
20232810
20222810
20212910
20202910
20192810
20182810
20172710
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,417
$9,606

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$5,417$9,711$14,043
2024$5,417$7,812$12,357
2023$4,334$7,764$11,693
2022$4,334$7,350$11,199
2021$4,334$7,145$10,824
2020$4,334$6,788$10,496
2019$4,334$6,698$10,300
2018$4,334$6,550$10,056
2017$4,334$6,295$9,712
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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