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 top-ranked private high schools in Metairie, LA include Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans, St. Martin's Episcopal School, and Archbishop Rummel High School.
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?
The top-ranked private high schools in Metairie, LA include Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans, St. Martin's Episcopal School, and Archbishop Rummel High School.
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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