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Houma Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 same as the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
89% of private schools in Houma, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,625
  • Average Tuition: $7,558
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Houma, LA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,625
  • Average Tuition: $7,558
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Houma, LA School Trends

Top Ranked Houma Private Schools (2026)

Map of Houma Christian School
Houma Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
Christian
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
Gr: PK-7 | 689 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
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Map of Vandebilt Catholic High School
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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Map of Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Baptist
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
(1)
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Map of Elearning Academy Of Houma
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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Map of St. Bernadette School
St. Bernadette School
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
Catholic
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
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Map of St. Gregory Barbarigo School
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)

Map of Maria Immacolata Catholic School
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 (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+12.5% (+1 school) 10-yr
3,625
Students
+14.5% (+458 students) 10-yr
$7,558
Avg. Tuition
+47.8% (+$2,443) 9-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-11.1% (-2 students) 10-yr
18%
Students of Color
+63.6% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Houma)
This State (LA)
# Schools
9 Schools
403 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHouma, LA Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
20229
202110
202010
20199
20189
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
3,625 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025403314179
2024403307172
2023395310174
2022412327185
2021376319180
2020376310171
2019419320175
2018419317172
2017399330180
2016399329178
2015396314167
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% Students of Color
18%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202518%22%34%
202418%23%34%
202314%23%33%
202213%22%33%
202113%22%32%
202013%22%32%
201914%22%31%
201814%22%31%
201711%23%32%
201611%23%32%
201511%24%32%
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0.46
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.460.550.65
20240.460.550.65
20230.410.540.65
20220.400.510.64
20210.410.520.64
20200.410.520.64
20190.380.520.63
20180.380.520.63
20170.300.480.61
20160.300.480.61
20150.290.480.61
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# American Indian Students
80 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
100 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
329 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20259%11%7%
20249%12%7%
20237%13%8%
20227%12%7%
20217%12%7%
20207%12%8%
20198%12%7%
20188%13%7%
20175%11%7%
20165%12%7%
20155%12%8%
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# White Students
2,658 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
72%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202573%64%52%
202473%63%52%
202376%64%52%
202276%67%54%
202176%67%54%
202076%67%54%
201978%67%56%
201878%67%56%
201783%70%58%
201683%70%58%
201584%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
182 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
432 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
12%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202511%18%26%
202411%18%26%
202312%17%25%
202212%15%25%
202112%16%25%
202012%16%24%
20199%15%24%
20189%14%23%
20178%14%22%
20168%14%22%
20157%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
221 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201918:113:112:1
201818:113:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202525%40%55%
202425%40%54%
202325%39%54%
202225%39%54%
202125%39%54%
202025%39%54%
201925%39%53%
201825%39%53%
201725%39%53%
201625%40%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025161715
2024121715
2023121715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181815
2017181715
2016181815
2015181815
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,558
$9,639

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$7,558$9,739$15,012
2024$5,115$7,776$13,254
2023$5,115$7,710$12,626
2022$5,115$7,319$12,187
2021$5,115$7,128$11,800
2020$5,115$6,793$11,512
2019$5,115$6,706$11,293
2018$5,115$6,545$11,017
2017$5,115$6,305$10,708
2016$5,115$5,949$10,356
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$42.93 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
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, St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School, and Houma Christian 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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