For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 102 students in Jena, LA (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,573 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Jena, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
100% of private schools in Jena, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Jena, LA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
5933 Aimwell Rd
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-2711
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-2711
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Overview
This Town (Jena)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
102 Students
122,893 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
9,837 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,175 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
90 Students
79,372 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
6 Students
22,525 Students
% of Others Students
6%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jena, LA?
1 private schools are located in Jena, LA.
What percentage of students in Jena go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jena are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jena?
100% of private schools in Jena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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