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Lafourche Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 2,440 students in Lafourche Parish, LA (there are 29 public schools, serving 12,874 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
83% of private schools in Lafourche Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lafourche Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of E.d. White Catholic High School
E.d. White Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 702 students
Catholic
555 Cardinal Dr
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-8486
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St. Genevieve School Photo
St. Genevieve School
Gr: PK-7 | 512 students
Catholic
807 Barbier Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9291
(4)
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School - Thibodaux
St. Joseph Elementary School - Thibodaux
Gr: PK-7 | 746 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
501 Cardinal Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 850-3114
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Map of Elearning Academy
Elearning Academy
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
806 N Acadia Rd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-5994
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Map of Holy Rosary Catholic School
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
12925 E. Main St
Larose, LA 70373
(985) 693-3342
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Map of St. Mary's Nativity School
St. Mary's Nativity School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Catholic
3492 Nies St
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-7544
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Lafourche Parish Private Schools (Closed)

Holy Savior Catholic School Photo
Holy Savior Catholic School
Gr: NS-5 | 113 students
Catholic
201 Church Street
Lockport, LA 70374
(985) 532-2536
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
2,440 Students
122,387 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
179 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$8,370

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
53 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,083 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
250 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
10%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lafourche Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Lafourche Parish, LA include St. Genevieve School, St. Joseph Elementary School - Thibodaux, and E.d. White Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Lafourche Parish?
6 private schools are located in Lafourche Parish.
How diverse are private schools in Lafourche Parish?
Lafourche Parish private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Lafourche Parish go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Lafourche Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lafourche Parish?
83% of private schools in Lafourche Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Lafourche Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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