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Gretna Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,444 students in Gretna, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private preschools in Gretna, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,444
  • Average Tuition: $6,140
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,444
  • Average Tuition: $6,140
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • 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
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 (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
1,444
Students
-8.7% (-138 students) 10-yr
$6,140
Avg. Tuition
+22.8% (+$1,140) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+70.0% (+7 students) 10-yr
49%
Students of Color
+25.6% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gretna)
This State (LA)
# Schools
6 Schools
297 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearGretna, LA Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20225
20216
20206
20198
20188
20178
20166
20156
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# Students
1,444 Students
92,231 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025241322191
2024241316187
2023249310185
2022250314188
2021255308184
2020255306179
2019292322182
2018259322181
2017262328183
2016273328181
2015264312173
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% Students of Color
49%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202549%22%32%
202449%23%32%
202350%23%32%
202246%22%31%
202149%23%32%
202051%23%31%
201948%23%31%
201851%22%30%
201741%23%31%
201641%23%31%
201539%24%31%
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0.74
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.740.570.65
20240.740.580.65
20230.730.560.65
20220.700.540.64
20210.720.550.64
20200.720.550.64
20190.750.550.64
20180.740.550.64
20170.690.510.62
20160.690.500.62
20150.700.510.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
351 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
123 Students
2,361 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20259%4%4%
20249%3%5%
20238%3%5%
20225%3%5%
20217%2%5%
20207%2%4%
201918%3%5%
201819%3%5%
20177%3%3%
20166%2%3%
20155%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
78 Students
2,806 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20255%3%8%
20245%3%8%
20235%3%8%
20224%3%8%
20215%3%7%
20205%3%7%
20196%3%7%
20186%2%7%
20176%2%6%
20164%2%7%
20154%2%6%
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# Black Students
283 Students
9,364 Students
% Black Students
20%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202520%10%6%
202420%11%6%
202320%12%6%
202223%11%6%
202121%12%7%
202021%12%7%
201915%12%6%
201816%12%6%
201719%10%6%
201621%11%6%
201518%11%6%
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# White Students
472 Students
56,652 Students
% White Students
33%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202533%61%48%
202433%61%48%
202331%62%48%
202243%64%50%
202140%64%50%
202040%63%51%
201939%63%52%
201841%63%52%
201748%68%54%
201648%68%54%
201545%68%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
485 Students
20,609 Students
% of Others Students
34%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202533%22%34%
202433%22%33%
202336%20%33%
202225%19%31%
202127%19%31%
202027%20%31%
201922%19%30%
201818%20%30%
201720%17%30%
201621%17%29%
201527%17%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
7,147 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202520:113:112:1
202420:113:112:1
202317:113:112:1
202214:113:112:1
202114:113:112:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201516:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202520%38%51%
202420%38%51%
202319%37%51%
202218%37%51%
202119%37%50%
202019%36%50%
201919%37%50%
201819%37%50%
201718%39%49%
201625%42%49%
201553%41%48%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025171716
2024171716
2023171716
2022171716
2021171716
2020171716
2019171716
2018171716
2017171716
2016171716
2015101716
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202571011
20241910
20231910
20221910
20211910
20201910
20191910
2018189
2017179
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,140
$9,943

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$6,140$10,076$12,988
2024$4,853$7,737$10,159
2023$4,853$7,661$9,500
2022$4,853$7,144$8,989
2021$4,853$6,989$8,661
2020$4,787$6,678$8,383
2019$4,712$6,730$8,266
2018$4,645$6,506$7,888
2017$4,578$6,327$7,628
2015$5,000$5,522$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
24%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20258%24%31%
20248%24%30%
20238%23%30%
20228%23%29%
20218%23%29%
20208%19%29%
20198%20%28%
20182%20%27%
20172%18%26%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,944

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$1,000$2,028$4,864
2024$1,000$1,915$4,788
2023$1,000$2,179$4,663
2022$1,000$2,177$4,366
2021$1,000$2,133$4,213
2020$1,000$2,151$4,101
2019$1,000$2,083$3,985
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGretna, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202594%84%83%
202493%88%88%
202393%89%88%
202293%89%88%
202193%89%88%
202093%89%88%
201993%88%88%
201893%88%88%
201793%87%88%
201695%88%88%
201595%88%88%
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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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