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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 9,320 students in Louisiana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Louisiana.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana include Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Episcopal School Of Acadiana, and The Dunham School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Louisiana private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana (2026-27)

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
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: 11
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. 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana include Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Episcopal School Of Acadiana, and The Dunham School.
How many private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Louisiana?
12 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Louisiana.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana?
Louisiana private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
67% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
12
Private Schools
9,320
Students
$20,226
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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