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Houma Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 3,460 students in Houma, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Louisiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Houma, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Houma Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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
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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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)

8
Private Schools
3,460
Students
+9.3% (+293 students) 10-yr
$7,558
Avg. Tuition
+47.8% (+$2,443) 9-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-11.1% (-2 students) 10-yr
16%
Students of Color
+45.5% (+5.0 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
8 Schools
356 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearHouma, LA Total Schools
20258
20248
20239
20229
202110
202010
20199
20189
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
3,460 Students
115,220 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025433328199
2024433323192
2023395324193
2022412340205
2021376330201
2020376323188
2019419335193
2018419331190
2017399339199
2016399339196
2015396328183
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% Students of Color
16%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202516%22%33%
202416%23%32%
202314%23%32%
202213%22%32%
202113%22%31%
202013%22%31%
201914%22%31%
201814%22%30%
201711%24%31%
201611%24%31%
201511%24%31%
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0.44
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.440.550.64
20240.440.550.64
20230.410.540.63
20220.400.510.62
20210.410.520.62
20200.410.520.62
20190.380.520.61
20180.380.520.60
20170.300.480.59
20160.300.480.59
20150.290.480.58
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# American Indian Students
80 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
2,930 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
100 Students
3,847 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20253%3%9%
20243%4%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
248 Students
13,159 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20257%11%8%
20247%12%8%
20237%13%8%
20227%12%7%
20217%12%8%
20207%12%8%
20198%12%8%
20188%13%8%
20175%12%7%
20165%12%8%
20155%12%8%
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# White Students
2,584 Students
74,433 Students
% White Students
74%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202574%64%55%
202474%63%55%
202376%64%55%
202276%67%57%
202176%67%57%
202076%67%58%
201978%67%59%
201878%67%59%
201783%70%61%
201683%70%61%
201584%70%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
178 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
20,932 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202512%18%22%
202412%18%22%
202312%17%22%
202212%15%22%
202112%15%20%
202012%15%19%
20199%15%20%
20189%14%20%
20178%14%19%
20168%14%18%
20157%13%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
211 Teachers
9,259 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
202016:113:111:1
201918:113:111:1
201818:113:111:1
201717:114:111:1
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%41%54%
202425%40%54%
202325%39%53%
202225%38%53%
202125%38%53%
202025%37%53%
201925%38%52%
201825%39%52%
201725%39%51%
201625%39%51%
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Average Class Size
16 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025161716
2024121715
2023121715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017181715
2016181715
2015181815
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,558
$8,409

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearHouma, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$7,558$9,711$14,043
2024$5,115$7,812$12,357
2023$5,115$7,764$11,693
2022$5,115$7,350$11,199
2021$5,115$7,145$10,824
2020$5,115$6,788$10,496
2019$5,115$6,698$10,300
2018$5,115$6,550$10,056
2017$5,115$6,295$9,712
2016$5,115$5,909$9,307
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Houma, LA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Houma, LA include Houma Christian School, Vandebilt Catholic High School, and St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Houma?
8 private elementary schools are located in Houma.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Houma?
Houma private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Houma?
100% of private elementary schools in Houma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Houma are often viewed compared to one another?

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