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Best Louisiana Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 nonsectarian private high schools in Louisiana. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Louisiana include Louise S. McGehee School, Alexandria Country Day School, and Prairie View Academy.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Louisiana (2026-27)

Map of Alexandria Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
The Brighton School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
Map of 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)
Map of False River Academy
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
201 Major Pkwy
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3783
Louise S. McGehee School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Map of Mckinney Byrd Academy Inc.
Gr: K-12 | 705 students
50203 Shreveport Dr
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 532-9849
Map of 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)
Map of Oak Forest Academy
Gr: K-12 | 672 students
600 Walnut St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-4321
Map of Prairie View Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
9942 Edwin St
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-7044
Map of Riverside Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
332 Railroad Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4246
University Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
141 Middleton Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 427-0123
Map of Arden Cahill Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
Map of Brentwood Behavioral Healthcar
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
Map of Briarfield Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students
301 Riddle Ln
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2360
Map of Central School Corporation
Gr: K-12 | 197 students
1035 2nd St
Grand Cane, LA 71032
(318) 858-3319
Map of The Chartwell Center
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
Map of Claiborne Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
6741 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 927-2747
Map of Dreamkeepers Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students
1526 Oakdale St
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 572-6432
Map of Elearning Academy
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
806 N Acadia Rd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-5994
Map of Franklin Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
2110 Loop Rd
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-9520

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Louisiana include Louise S. McGehee School, Alexandria Country Day School, and Prairie View Academy.
How many nonsectarian private high schools are located in Louisiana?
32 nonsectarian private high schools are located in Louisiana.

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