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Independence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 135 students in Independence, LA, 12% of all K-12 students in Independence, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
100% of private schools in Independence, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Independence Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
509 Pine Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4295
(2)
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Independence, LA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
135
Students
35%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
403 Schools
# Students
135 Students
122,387 Students
% Students of Color
35%
22%
0.62
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%
# Black Students
31 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
23%
11%
# White Students
74 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
55%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
22 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Independence, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Independence, LA is Mater Dolorosa Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Independence?
1 private schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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