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Monroe Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,094 students in Monroe, LA, 13% of all K-12 students in Monroe, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in Monroe, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,094
  • Average Tuition: $7,202
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Monroe, LA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,094
  • Average Tuition: $7,202
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Monroe, LA School Trends

Top Ranked Monroe Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ouachita Christian School
Ouachita Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 755 students
Church of Christ
7065 Highway 165 N
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 325-6000
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Map of Grace Episcopal School
Grace Episcopal School
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students
Episcopal
1400 N 4th St
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-5837
(1)
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Jesus The Good Shepherd School Photo
Jesus The Good Shepherd School
Gr: NS-6 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
900 Good Shepherd Ln
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 325-8569
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima School
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
3202 Franklin St
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-1851
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Map of Prevailing Faith Christian Academy
Prevailing Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Christian
1111 Plz Blvd
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 410-1201
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Map of QuesTECH Learning
QuesTECH Learning
Gr: 2-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
2401
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-6000
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River Oaks School Photo
River Oaks School
Gr: NS-12 | 212 students
Sports: 13
600 Finks Hideaway Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4185
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Map of St. Frederick High School
St. Frederick High School
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3300 Westminister Ave
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-9636
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Monroe, LA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,094
Students
$7,202
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monroe)
This State (LA)
# Schools
8 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
2,094 Students
122,339 Students
% Students of Color
26%
22%
0.57
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
12 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
337 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
16%
11%
# White Students
1,334 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
62%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
358 Students
22,481 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
205 Teachers
9,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
41%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,202
$8,377
Average Summer Program Cost
$120
$344
Average % on Financial Aid
59%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,065
$2,025
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe, LA is Ouachita Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe?
8 private schools are located in Monroe.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe?
Monroe private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe?
75% of private schools in Monroe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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