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Gretna Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,444 students in Gretna, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Louisiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private preschools in Gretna, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,444
  • Average Tuition: $4,853
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Gretna, LA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,444
  • Average Tuition: $4,853
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Gretna, LA School Trends

Private Preschools in Gretna, LA (2026-27)

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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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

6
Private Schools
1,444
Students
$4,853
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gretna)
This State (LA)
# Schools
6 Schools
297 Schools
# Students
1,444 Students
92,115 Students
% Students of Color
49%
22%
0.74
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
351 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
123 Students
2,361 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
2,806 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
283 Students
9,364 Students
% Black Students
20%
10%
# White Students
472 Students
56,652 Students
% White Students
33%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
485 Students
20,536 Students
% of Others Students
34%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
7,151 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
38%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,853
$7,874
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,944
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Gretna, LA?
6 private preschools are located in Gretna, LA.
How diverse are private preschools in Gretna?
Gretna private preschools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Gretna?
50% of private preschools in Gretna are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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