St. Matthew's Episcopal School Photo

Best Houma Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 3,460 students 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.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Louisiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools in Houma, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Houma Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Houma Christian School
(Christian)
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Gr: PK-12 | 574 students
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
Gr: PK-7 | 689 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Vandebilt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
209 S Hollywood Rd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
Gr: 8-12 | 779 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Messiah Montessori
Messiah Montessori Photo - Student project...project-based learning.
Montessori School (Christian)
(5)
1224 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 857-8808
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 4
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
309 Funderburk Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 872-3854
Gr: PK-7 | 497 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
441 6th Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-2038
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Houma, Louisiana

Houma, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Houma)
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,460 Students
115,621 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
211 Teachers
9,260 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
41%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,558
$9,711
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$39.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
80 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
2,932 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
3,854 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
248 Students
13,367 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
2,584 Students
74,690 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# 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
20,859 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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