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Gretna Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,062 students in Gretna, LA, 22% of all K-12 students in Gretna, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Gretna, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,062
  • Average Tuition: $5,593
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Gretna, LA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,062
  • Average Tuition: $5,593
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Gretna, LA School Trends

Top Ranked Gretna Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
418 4th St
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-5144
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Map of A Different World Academy
A Different World Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Christian
141 BELLEMEADE BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-4644
(4)
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Map of Arden Cahill Academy
Arden Cahill Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
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Map of Christ The King Continuation School
Christ The King Continuation School
Gr: PK-7 | 237 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2106 Deerfield Rd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 367-3601
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Map of Elmwood Park Academy
Elmwood Park Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
1517 Carol Sue Ave
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0217
(1)
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Map of Muslim Academy
Muslim Academy
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Islamic
440 Realty Dr
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 433-1960
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St. Anthony School Photo
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-7 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
900 Franklin Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-0689
(1)
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St. Cletus Continuation School Photo
St. Cletus Continuation School
Gr: PK-7 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
3610 Claire Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3538
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Map of Stepping Stones Montessori
Stepping Stones Montessori
Gr: PK-3 | 65 students
Montessori School
552 Terry Parkway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 362-0513
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Gretna, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Archbishop Blenk High School
Archbishop Blenk High School
Gr: 8-12 | 541 students
All-girls (Catholic)
17 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-2626
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Map of Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center
Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
634 Amelia St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 263-2067
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Gretna, LA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,062
Students
$5,593
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gretna)
This State (LA)
# Schools
9 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
2,062 Students
122,387 Students
% Students of Color
41%
22%
0.69
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
125 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
346 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
17%
11%
# White Students
936 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
45%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
588 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
110 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
41%
Average Class Size
18 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,593
$8,370
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,025
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gretna, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Gretna, LA is Salem Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Gretna?
9 private schools are located in Gretna.
How diverse are private schools in Gretna?
Gretna private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Gretna go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Gretna are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gretna?
67% of private schools in Gretna are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Gretna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Gretna include: Salem Lutheran School vs. St. Cletus Continuation School

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