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Best Iberia Parish Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,683 students in Iberia Parish, LA (there are 22 public schools, serving 10,559 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Iberia Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Iberia Parish Private Schools (2026)

Map of Acadiana Christian School
Acadiana Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
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Catholic High School
Gr: 4-12 | 614 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1301 Delasalle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-5116
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St. Edward School
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
175 Porter St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6764
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Map of Epiphany Day School
Epiphany Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Episcopal
120 Jefferson St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-6841
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Map of Highland Baptist Christian School
Highland Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Baptist
708 Angers Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
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Iberia Parish Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: 2-5 | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum (Assembly of God)
400 N. Lewis St.
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 365-9013
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-9 | 121 students
Catholic
10917 Old Jeanerette Rd
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 276-3615
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearIberia Parish Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,683 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025314314179
2024315307172
2023329310174
2022335327185
2021283319180
2020278310171
2019245320175
2018259317172
2017253330180
2016253329178
2015271314167
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% Average Students of Color
24%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202523%22%34%
202423%23%34%
202321%23%33%
202221%22%33%
202120%22%32%
202021%22%32%
201918%22%31%
201818%22%31%
201720%23%32%
201620%23%32%
201519%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202519:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20253%40%55%
20243%40%54%
20233%39%54%
20223%39%54%
20213%39%54%
20203%39%54%
20193%39%53%
20183%39%53%
20173%39%53%
20163%40%52%
20153%40%52%
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Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025221715
2024221715
2023221715
2022221715
2021221715
2020201715
2019201715
2018221815
2017221715
2016221815
2015221815
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202541113
20244912
20234911
20224911
20214911
20202911
20192911
20182811
20172810
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,838
$9,639

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025$14,983$9,739$15,012
2024$4,965$7,776$13,254
2023$4,965$7,710$12,626
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Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20250.550.550.65
20240.550.550.65
20230.510.540.65
20220.490.510.64
20210.490.520.64
20200.490.520.64
20190.450.520.63
20180.480.520.63
20170.420.480.61
20160.420.480.61
20150.430.480.61
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# American Indian Students
12 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
44 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20233%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
214 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202514%11%7%
202414%12%7%
202312%13%8%
202212%12%7%
202112%12%7%
202012%12%8%
20198%12%7%
20187%13%7%
201711%11%7%
201611%12%7%
201511%12%8%
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# White Students
1,010 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
60%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202564%64%52%
202464%63%52%
202367%64%52%
202269%67%54%
202169%67%54%
202069%67%54%
201972%67%56%
201870%67%56%
201774%70%58%
201674%70%58%
201574%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 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
367 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIberia Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202516%18%26%
202416%18%26%
202315%17%25%
202213%15%25%
202113%16%25%
202013%16%24%
201915%15%24%
201818%14%23%
201712%14%22%
201612%14%22%
201512%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Iberia Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Iberia Parish, LA include Catholic High School, Acadiana Christian School, and St. Edward School.
How many private schools are located in Iberia Parish?
5 private schools are located in Iberia Parish.
How diverse are private schools in Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Iberia Parish go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Iberia Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Iberia Parish?
100% of private schools in Iberia Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Iberia Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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