Crescent City Christian School Photo

Best Metairie Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 3,664 students in Metairie, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Louisiana private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
78% of private high schools in Metairie, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Metairie Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Chapelle High School
Archbishop Chapelle High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 467-3105
Gr: 8-12 | 614 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Archbishop Rummel High School
Archbishop Rummel High School Photo - 2012 Bowling State Champions
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
1901 Severn Ave
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 834-5592
Gr: 8-12 | 666 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3864 17th St
Metairie, LA 70002
(455) 406-2398
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Gr: NS-12 | 866 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
225 Green Acres Rd.
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 736-9945
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Sports: 12
Crescent City Christian School
Crescent City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4828 Utica St
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-4700
Gr: NS-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Ecole Classique
5236 Glendale St
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 887-3507
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Greater New Orleans Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5220 Irving St
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 302-7940
Gr: K-10 | 23 students
St. Therese Academy
Alternative School (Catholic)
917 N Atlanta St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 513-4400
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2900 Wytchwood Dr
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
CLOSED
Metairie, LA 70001
Gr: PK-12
6421 W Metairie Ave
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-1433
Gr: PK-7 | 233 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Metairie)
This State (LA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,664 Students
61,864 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
378 Teachers
5,617 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
45%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,824
$11,114
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$1,872
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.49
# American Indian Students
5 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
89 Students
1,411 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
256 Students
1,815 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%
# Black Students
333 Students
7,884 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
2,320 Students
43,615 Students
% White Students
62%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
131 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
719 Students
7,690 Students
% of Others Students
19%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Metairie, LA?
How many private high schools are located in Metairie?
9 private high schools are located in Metairie.
How diverse are private high schools in Metairie?
Metairie private high schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Metairie?
78% of private high schools in Metairie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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