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Gretna Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,070 students in Gretna, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private high schools in Gretna, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Gretna Private High 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 Muslim Academy
Muslim Academy
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Islamic
440 Realty Dr
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 433-1960
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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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,070
Students
+6.9% (+69 students) 10-yr
$6,333
Avg. Tuition
+80.9% (+$2,833) 10-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
-12.0% (-3 students) 10-yr
30%
Students of Color
+36.4% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
23:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+64.3% (+9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gretna)
This State (LA)
# Schools
4 Schools
175 Schools
# Students
1,070 Students
61,956 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025268364253
2024268359245
2023273355247
2022189390257
2021189388249
2020116370235
2019159376242
2018159371238
2017159395246
2016183391241
2015334361220
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% Students of Color
30%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202530%21%32%
202430%21%31%
202335%21%31%
202238%19%30%
202138%19%30%
2020100%18%29%
201986%19%29%
201886%19%28%
201727%21%30%
20165%22%30%
201522%23%30%
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0.60
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.600.490.61
20240.600.490.60
20230.600.480.60
20220.470.440.58
20210.470.440.57
20200.100.440.57
20190.600.450.56
20180.600.450.55
20170.490.430.54
20160.240.430.54
20150.420.430.53
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
1,411 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20254%3%5%
20244%3%6%
20233%3%6%
201959%3%5%
201859%3%5%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
1,815 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20232%3%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%3%8%
20195%2%8%
20185%2%8%
20177%2%7%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
110 Students
7,884 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202510%13%8%
202410%13%8%
202311%13%8%
202211%11%8%
202111%11%8%
20205%11%8%
201920%12%8%
201820%12%8%
201720%12%8%
201614%12%8%
201514%13%9%
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# White Students
595 Students
43,615 Students
% White Students
55%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202554%69%59%
202454%69%60%
202330%70%60%
202270%74%62%
202170%74%63%
202095%74%64%
201912%73%64%
201812%73%65%
201768%74%66%
201686%74%66%
201575%74%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
131 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
335 Students
7,782 Students
% of Others Students
31%
12%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202531%12%17%
202431%12%15%
202354%11%16%
202218%10%16%
202118%10%15%
20194%10%14%
20184%10%13%
20175%10%14%
20154%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
5,636 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202523:111:110:1
202423:111:110:1
202315:111:110:1
202213:112:110:1
202113:112:110:1
202011:112:110:1
201913:112:110:1
201813:112:110:1
201712:113:110:1
201611:113:110:1
201514:113:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202520%45%57%
202420%44%57%
202320%43%57%
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Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025221614
2024221614
2023221614
2022251614
2021251614
2015251714
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202521113
202421012
20232912
202221012
202121012
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,333
$11,032

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$6,333$11,114$17,997
2024$3,500$9,041$17,011
2023$3,500$9,400$16,191
2022$3,500$8,901$15,821
2021$3,500$8,615$15,331
2015$3,500$5,914$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202589%80%79%
202480%82%81%
202380%83%81%
202280%84%81%
202180%83%81%
201580%84%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Gretna, LA?
The top ranked private high schools in Gretna, LA is Salem Lutheran School.
How many private high schools are located in Gretna?
4 private high schools are located in Gretna.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Gretna?
75% of private high schools in Gretna are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Islamic).

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