[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Lafayette Parish Private Schools (Closed)

Acadiana Christian School

Gr: PK-12 | 45 students

Baptist

105 Hummingbird Lane

Lafayette, LA 70506

(337) 984-6907

View Profile

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Lafayette Parish Total Schools
2025	26
2024	26
2023	22
2022	20
2021	20
2020	22
2019	22
2018	23
2017	23
2016	23
2015	24

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Private schools up 3 in Lafayette County, rising from 23 in 2016 to 26 in 2025.

# Students

10,165 Students

122,339 Students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	391	314	179
2024	390	307	172
2023	413	310	174
2022	455	327	185
2021	455	319	180
2020	416	310	171
2019	390	320	175
2018	380	317	172
2017	371	330	180
2016	371	329	178
2015	402	314	167

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average school size fell in Lafayette County private schools, from 455 students in 2021 to 391 in 2025.

% Average Students of Color

15%

22%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	15%	22%	34%
2024	15%	23%	34%
2023	17%	23%	33%
2022	10%	22%	33%
2021	10%	22%	32%
2020	11%	22%	32%
2019	10%	22%	31%
2018	12%	22%	31%
2017	21%	23%	32%
2016	21%	23%	32%
2015	22%	24%	32%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students of color down 6 points in Lafayette County private schools, from 21% in 2016 to 15% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

676 Teachers

9,835 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	15:1	13:1	11:1
2024	15:1	13:1	11:1
2023	16:1	12:1	11:1
2022	15:1	13:1	11:1
2021	15:1	13:1	11:1
2020	15:1	13:1	12:1
2019	14:1	13:1	12:1
2018	14:1	13:1	12:1
2017	16:1	14:1	12:1
2016	16:1	14:1	12:1
2015	17:1	14:1	12:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-teacher ratio rose 1 in Lafayette County, from 14:1 in 2019 to 15:1 in 2025, while Louisiana stayed at 13:1 and the U.S. at 11:1.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

42%

41%

Average Class Size

21 students

18 students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	21	17	15
2024	21	17	15
2023	21	17	15
2022	21	17	15
2021	21	17	15
2020	21	17	15
2019	21	17	15
2018	21	18	15
2017	19	17	15
2016	20	18	15
2015	22	18	15

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Class size held at 21 in Lafayette County private schools from 2019 to 2025, while Louisiana was 17 and the U.S. was 15.

Average Number of AP Courses

7 courses

10 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,436

$8,377

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

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Diversity Score Trends

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	0.38	0.55	0.65
2024	0.38	0.55	0.65
2023	0.40	0.54	0.65
2022	0.30	0.51	0.64
2021	0.30	0.52	0.64
2020	0.31	0.52	0.64
2019	0.34	0.52	0.63
2018	0.36	0.52	0.63
2017	0.35	0.48	0.61
2016	0.35	0.48	0.61
2015	0.37	0.48	0.61

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Diversity score up 0.03 in Lafayette County private schools, rising from 0.35 in 2016 to 0.38 in 2025.

# American Indian Students

24 Students

466 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

143 Students

3,141 Students

% Asian Students

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	5%
2024	2%	4%	5%
2023	1%	3%	5%
2022	2%	3%	4%
2021	2%	2%	4%
2020	2%	2%	4%
2019	1%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian share held at 2% in Lafayette County private schools in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025, while Louisiana rose to 4% in 2025.

# Hispanic Students

164 Students

4,025 Students

% Hispanic Students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	3%	9%
2024	2%	3%	9%
2023	2%	3%	9%
2022	2%	3%	8%
2021	2%	3%	9%
2020	2%	3%	9%
2019	2%	3%	8%
2018	1%	3%	8%
2017	2%	2%	8%
2016	2%	2%	8%
2015	2%	2%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students

842 Students

13,988 Students

% Black Students

11%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	9%	11%	7%
2024	9%	12%	7%
2023	12%	13%	8%
2022	6%	12%	7%
2021	6%	12%	7%
2020	6%	12%	8%
2019	8%	12%	7%
2018	9%	13%	7%
2017	9%	11%	7%
2016	9%	12%	7%
2015	10%	12%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black student share fell 3 points in Lafayette County private schools, from 12% in 2023 to 9% in 2025.

# White Students

7,028 Students

79,143 Students

% White Students

78%

64%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	78%	64%	52%
2024	78%	63%	52%
2023	76%	64%	52%
2022	83%	67%	54%
2021	83%	67%	54%
2020	83%	67%	54%
2019	81%	67%	56%
2018	79%	67%	56%
2017	80%	70%	58%
2016	80%	70%	58%
2015	78%	70%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White students still 78% in Lafayette County private schools in 2025, roughly matching 2024 and above Louisiana's 64% and the U.S. 52%.

# Hawaiian Students

4 Students

182 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

819 Students

22,481 Students

% of Others Students

18%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Lafayette Parish Average	Louisiana (LA) Average	National Average
2025	9%	18%	26%
2024	9%	18%	26%
2023	9%	17%	25%
2022	7%	15%	25%
2021	7%	16%	25%
2020	7%	16%	24%
2019	8%	15%	24%
2018	9%	14%	23%
2017	9%	14%	22%
2016	9%	14%	22%
2015	10%	14%	21%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Other-race share steady at 9% in Lafayette County, with little change from 9% in 2016 to 9% in 2025.

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 private schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include John Paul The Great Academy, Cathedral-carmel School, and Holy Family Catholic School.

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

November 03, 2026

Can Private Schools Raise Fees After You Sign?

Can private schools increase mandatory fees after enrollment contracts are signed? Learn how contract terms, fee disclosures, state laws, and parent rights affect unexpected charges and available options.

November 03, 2026

Financial Aid When a Sibling Graduates Private School

Learn how private school financial aid may change when an older sibling graduates, including revised family contributions, sibling discounts, college expenses, renewal decisions, and practical steps to protect affordability.

November 03, 2026

Private School Expansion: Preserving School Culture

Discover how growing private schools can expand enrollment while preserving small classes, personal attention, strong relationships, and school culture, plus essential questions parents should ask before choosing a school.