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Best Lafourche Parish Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Lafourche Parish Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLafourche Parish Total Schools
20256
20246
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20156
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# Students
2,440 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025407314179
2024407307172
2023366310174
2022467327185
2021467319180
2020468310171
2019467320175
2018483317172
2017489330180
2016489329178
2015447314167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20255%22%34%
20245%23%34%
20235%23%33%
20226%22%33%
20216%22%32%
20206%22%32%
20196%22%31%
20186%22%31%
20176%23%32%
20166%23%32%
20156%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
179 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202219:113:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201920:113:112:1
201821:113:112:1
201721:114:112:1
201621:114:112:1
201521:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$9,639

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20250.260.550.65
20240.260.550.65
20230.220.540.65
20220.230.510.64
20210.230.520.64
20200.230.520.64
20190.220.520.63
20180.230.520.63
20170.230.480.61
20160.230.480.61
20150.240.480.61
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
53 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20252%11%7%
20242%12%7%
20232%13%8%
20223%12%7%
20213%12%7%
20203%12%8%
20193%12%7%
20183%13%7%
20173%11%7%
20163%12%7%
20153%12%8%
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# White Students
2,083 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
85%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202585%64%52%
202485%63%52%
202388%64%52%
202288%67%54%
202188%67%54%
202088%67%54%
201988%67%56%
201888%67%56%
201788%70%58%
201688%70%58%
201587%70%58%
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# 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
250 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
10%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLafourche Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202510%18%26%
202410%18%26%
20237%17%25%
20227%15%25%
20217%16%25%
20207%16%24%
20197%15%24%
20187%14%23%
20177%14%22%
20167%14%22%
20158%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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. Joseph Elementary School - Thibodaux, E.d. White Catholic High School, and St. Genevieve 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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