St. Matthew's Episcopal School Photo

Best Houma Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 3,625 students in Houma, LA (there are 24 public schools, serving 12,085 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Houma, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Houma, LA include St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School, Vandebilt Catholic High School, and Houma Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
89% of private schools in Houma, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Houma Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Houma Christian School
(Christian)
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Grades: PK-12
| 574 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Grades: PK-7
| 497 students
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
Grades: PK-7
| 689 students
Vandebilt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Grades: 8-12
| 779 students
Covenant Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
Grades: K-12
| 443 students
220 Civic Center Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 223-9077
Grades: Inquire with school
| 165 students
Messiah Montessori
Messiah Montessori Photo - Student project...project-based learning.
Montessori School (Christian)
(5)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Grades: PK-7
| 198 students
St. Matthew's Episcopal School
St. Matthew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Houma, Louisiana

Houma, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
324 Estate Dr
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-1631
Grades: PK-7
| 153 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Houma, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Houma, LA include St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School, Vandebilt Catholic High 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?
23% of all K-12 students in Houma are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
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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