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Best Lafayette Parish Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 10,165 students in Lafayette Parish, LA (there are 49 public schools, serving 36,778 public students). 22% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average tuition cost is $8,993, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $9,639.
88% of private schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 10,165
  • Average Tuition: $8,993
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Lafayette Parish, LA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 10,165
  • Average Tuition: $8,993
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Lafayette Parish, LA School Trends

Top Ranked Lafayette Parish Private Schools (2026)

Map of Ascension Episcopal School
Ascension Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
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Map of Cathedral-carmel School
Cathedral-carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
Catholic
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
(1)
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
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Map of John Paul The Great Academy
John Paul The Great Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
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Map of Lafayette Christian Academy
Lafayette Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
220 Portland Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 234-9860
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima School
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr: PK-8 | 888 students
Catholic
2315 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 235-2464
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Map of St. Cecilia School
St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Catholic
302 W Main St
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 837-6363
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Map of St. Pius Elementary School
St. Pius Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
205 E Bayou Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 237-3139
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Map of St. Thomas More Catholic High School
St. Thomas More Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
450 E Farrel Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 988-3700
(1)
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Map of Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
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Map of Teurlings Catholic High School
Teurlings Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
139 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 323-5571
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Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette Photo
Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette
Gr: PK-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
111 Goshen Lane
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 988-6489
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Map of Ashton Grace Montessori School
Ashton Grace Montessori School
Gr: PK-7 | 19 students
Montessori School
106 Hillside Dr
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 269-5633
(4)
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Map of Carencro Catholic School
Carencro Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
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Map of The Church Academy In Lafayette
The Church Academy In Lafayette
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Christian
Po Box 62029
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
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Map of First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
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Map of Fisher Early Childhood Development Center
Fisher Early Childhood Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool
230 Ridge Road
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 984-9625
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Map of Gethsemane Christian Academy
Gethsemane Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Church of God in Christ
701 E Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2750
(2)
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Map of St. Genevieve Elementary School
St. Genevieve Elementary School
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
201 Elizabeth Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
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St. Genevieve Middle School Photo
St. Genevieve Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
91 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 266-5553
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Lafayette Parish Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Acadiana Christian School
Acadiana Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Baptist
105 Hummingbird Lane
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 984-6907
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
26 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLafayette Parish Total Schools
202526
202426
202322
202220
202120
202022
201922
201823
201723
201623
201524
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# Students
10,165 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025391314179
2024390307172
2023413310174
2022455327185
2021455319180
2020416310171
2019390320175
2018380317172
2017371330180
2016371329178
2015402314167
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% Average Students of Color
15%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202515%22%34%
202415%23%34%
202317%23%33%
202210%22%33%
202110%22%32%
202011%22%32%
201910%22%31%
201812%22%31%
201721%23%32%
201621%23%32%
201522%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
676 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
42%

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

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202542%40%55%
202442%40%54%
202342%39%54%
202242%39%54%
202142%39%54%
202042%39%54%
201942%39%53%
201842%39%53%
201742%39%53%
201642%40%52%
201542%40%52%
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Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025211715
2024211715
2023211715
2022211715
2021211715
2020211715
2019211715
2018211815
2017191715
2016201815
2015221815
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202571113
20249912
20239911
20229911
20219911
20209911
20199911
20189811
20177810
20167810
20157710
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025222526
2024222526
2023222526
2022222526
2021222526
2020222525
2019222525
2018222425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,993
$9,639

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025$8,993$9,739$15,012
2024$5,694$7,776$13,254
2023$5,323$7,710$12,626
2022$5,323$7,319$12,187
2021$5,323$7,128$11,800
2020$5,323$6,793$11,512
2019$4,723$6,706$11,293
2018$4,723$6,545$11,017
2017$4,723$6,305$10,708
2016$4,723$5,949$10,356
2015$4,723$5,440$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
14%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202514%22%34%
202414%22%34%
202318%22%34%
202218%22%33%
202118%22%33%
202018%18%32%
201918%20%31%
201818%19%30%
201718%17%30%
201618%18%29%
201518%19%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,280
$2,025

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,280$2,060$7,073
2024$1,280$1,972$6,930
2023$1,500$2,161$6,469
2022$1,500$2,160$6,289
2021$1,500$2,098$6,055
2020$1,500$2,148$5,921
2019$1,500$2,092$5,795
2018$1,500$1,814$5,456
2017$1,500$1,732$5,319
2016$1,500$1,707$5,105
2015$1,500$1,572$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
74%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202574%84%81%
202475%87%85%
202375%88%85%
202275%89%85%
202175%88%85%
202075%88%85%
201975%88%85%
201875%87%85%
201775%87%85%
201675%87%85%
201575%86%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20250.380.550.65
20240.380.550.65
20230.400.540.65
20220.300.510.64
20210.300.520.64
20200.310.520.64
20190.340.520.63
20180.360.520.63
20170.350.480.61
20160.350.480.61
20150.370.480.61
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# American Indian Students
24 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
143 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20182%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
164 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
842 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20259%11%7%
20249%12%7%
202312%13%8%
20226%12%7%
20216%12%7%
20206%12%8%
20198%12%7%
20189%13%7%
20179%11%7%
20169%12%7%
201510%12%8%
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# White Students
7,028 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
78%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202578%64%52%
202478%63%52%
202376%64%52%
202283%67%54%
202183%67%54%
202083%67%54%
201981%67%56%
201879%67%56%
201780%70%58%
201680%70%58%
201578%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 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
819 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
9%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20259%18%26%
20249%18%26%
20239%17%25%
20227%15%25%
20217%16%25%
20207%16%24%
20198%15%24%
20189%14%23%
20179%14%22%
20169%14%22%
201510%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include Cathedral-carmel School, Ascension Episcopal School, and Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Lafayette Parish?
23 private schools are located in Lafayette Parish.
How much do private schools cost in Lafayette Parish?
The average tuition cost is $8,993, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $9,639.
How diverse are private schools in Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette Parish private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Lafayette Parish go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Lafayette Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lafayette Parish?
88% of private schools in Lafayette Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lafayette Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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