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Best 70056 Louisiana Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,239 students in 70056, LA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,160 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in 70056, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in 70056, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in 70056, LA (2026)

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 70056, LA?
6 private schools are located in 70056, LA.
How diverse are private schools in 70056?
70056 private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in 70056 go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in 70056 are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 70056?
50% of private schools in 70056 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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