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Houma Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 3,625 students in Houma, LA, 24% of all K-12 students in Houma, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
89% of private schools in Houma, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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Top Ranked Houma Private Schools (2026-27)

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Houma Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
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St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
Gr: PK-7 | 689 students
Catholic
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
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Vandebilt Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
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Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Baptist
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
(1)
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Elearning Academy Of Houma
Gr: Inquire with school | 165 students
220 Civic Center Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 223-9077
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Messiah Montessori
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
(5)
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St. Bernadette School
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
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St. Gregory Barbarigo School
Gr: PK-7 | 198 students
Catholic
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
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St. Matthew's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
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Houma, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

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Maria Immacolata Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students
Catholic
324 Estate Dr
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-1631
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Houma, LA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
3,625
Students
$7,558
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Houma)
This State (LA)
# Schools
9 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
3,625 Students
122,387 Students
% Students of Color
18%
22%
0.46
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
80 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
329 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
2,658 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
432 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
12%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
221 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
41%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,558
$8,370
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Houma, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Houma, LA include Vandebilt Catholic High School, Houma Christian School, and St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in Houma?
9 private schools are located in Houma.
How diverse are private schools in Houma?
Houma private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Houma go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Houma are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houma?
89% of private schools in Houma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Houma are often viewed compared to one another?

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