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Independence Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 135 students in Independence, LA.
100% of private preschools in Independence, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Independence Private Preschools (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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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
297 Schools
# Students
135 Students
92,170 Students
% Students of Color
35%
22%
0.62
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
351 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
2,361 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,806 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%
# Black Students
31 Students
9,364 Students
% Black Students
23%
10%
# White Students
74 Students
56,652 Students
% White Students
55%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
22 Students
20,591 Students
% of Others Students
16%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
7,151 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Independence, LA?
The top ranked private preschools in Independence, LA is Mater Dolorosa Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Independence?
1 private preschools are located in Independence.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private preschools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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