Lafayette Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
88% of private schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 10,165
  • Average Tuition: $5,436
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Lafayette Parish, LA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 10,165
  • Average Tuition: $5,436
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Lafayette Parish, LA School Trends

Top Ranked Lafayette Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of 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
Map of Cathedral-carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
Catholic
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
(1)
Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
Map of 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
Map of Lafayette Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
220 Portland Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 234-9860
Map of Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr: PK-8 | 888 students
Catholic
2315 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 235-2464
Map of St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Catholic
302 W Main St
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 837-6363
Map of 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
Map of 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)
Map of Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Map of Teurlings Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
139 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 323-5571
Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
111 Goshen Lane
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 988-6489
Map of Ashton Grace Montessori School
Gr: PK-7 | 19 students
Montessori School
106 Hillside Dr
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 269-5633
(4)
Map of 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
Map of The Church Academy In Lafayette
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Christian
Po Box 62029
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
Map of First Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Map of Fisher Early Childhood Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool
230 Ridge Road
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 984-9625
Map of Gethsemane Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Church of God in Christ
701 E Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2750
(2)
Map of 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
St. Genevieve Middle School Photo
Gr: 5-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
91 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 266-5553
Map of Southside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
Christian
1136 Ridge Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 984-7152
Map of Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Catholic
1301 Old Spanish Trl
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 504-3400
Map of Youngsville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Christian
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
(1)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Lafayette Parish Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
26 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
10,165 Students
122,387 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
15%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
676 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
41%
Average Class Size
21 students
18 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,436
$8,370
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,280
$2,025
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.55

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
24 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
143 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
164 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
842 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
7,028 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
78%
64%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
819 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
9%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

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 Ascension Episcopal School, Lafayette Christian Academy, and John Paul The Great Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lafayette Parish?
23 private schools are located in Lafayette Parish.
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?

Recent Articles

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links