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Best Louisiana Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 12,689 students in Louisiana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Louisiana.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana include Metairie Park Country Day School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.
The average tuition cost is $19,486, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $9,639.
71% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana (2026)

The Dunham School Photo
The Dunham School
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
(8)
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Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
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Map of Ascension Episcopal School
Ascension Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
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Map of Cedar Creek School
Cedar Creek School
Gr: PK-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-7707
(1)
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Map of Episcopal School Of Acadiana
Episcopal School Of Acadiana
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
1557 SMEDE RD. AT HWY. 92
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 365-1416
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Map of Isidore Newman School
Isidore Newman School
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
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Louise S. McGehee School Photo
Louise S. McGehee School
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
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Map of Metairie Park Country Day School
Metairie Park Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 866 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
(2)
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
Episcopal
8012 Oak St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-3743
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St. Joseph's Academy Photo
St. Joseph's Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
All-girls (Catholic)
3015 Broussard St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 383-7207
(3)
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Map of St. Martin's Episcopal School
St. Martin's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Sports: 12
Episcopal
225 Green Acres Rd.
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 736-9945
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Map of St. Philip Neri School
St. Philip Neri School
Gr: PK-7 | 712 students
Catholic
6600 Kawanee Ave
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5600
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Ursuline Academy Photo
Ursuline Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
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Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Orleans Photo
Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Orleans
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
812 General Pershing St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
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Jewish Community Day School Photo
Jewish Community Day School
Gr: NS-6 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Jewish
3747 W Esplanade Avenue N
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 887-4091
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Map of St. Georges Episcopal School
St. Georges Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
923 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
(1)
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Map of St. Mark's Cathedral School
St. Mark's Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
2785 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
(6)
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Map of St. Paul's Episcopal School
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
6249 Canal Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 488-1319
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Southfield School Photo
Southfield School
Gr: NS-8 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
1100 Southfield Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
(19)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana include Metairie Park Country Day School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and Episcopal School Of Acadiana.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Louisiana?
21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Louisiana.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition cost is $19,486, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $9,639.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana?
Louisiana private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
71% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
21
Private Schools
12,689
Students
$19,486
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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