St. Edward School Photo

Best New Iberia Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,683 students in New Iberia, LA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in New Iberia, LA include St. Edward School, Catholic High School, and Acadiana Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Louisiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in New Iberia, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked New Iberia Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acadiana Christian School
(Christian)
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Catholic High School
Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1301 Delasalle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-5116
Gr: 4-12 | 614 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13
St. Edward School
St. Edward School Photo
(Catholic)
175 Porter St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6764
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Epiphany Day School
(Episcopal)
120 Jefferson St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-6841
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Highland Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
708 Angers Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Iberia, Louisiana

New Iberia, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian School (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis (Assembly of God)
400 N. Lewis St.
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 365-9013
Gr: 2-5 | 23 students

Overview

This Town (New Iberia)
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,683 Students
115,219 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
9,258 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
41%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,838
$9,615
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
2,930 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
3,847 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
214 Students
13,159 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
1,010 Students
74,433 Students
% White Students
60%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
178 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
367 Students
20,931 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in New Iberia, LA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in New Iberia, LA include St. Edward School, Catholic High School, and Acadiana Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in New Iberia?
5 private elementary schools are located in New Iberia.
How diverse are private elementary schools in New Iberia?
New Iberia private elementary schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Iberia?
100% of private elementary schools in New Iberia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in New Iberia are often viewed compared to one another?

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