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Top 10 Best Louisiana Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 Metairie Park Country Day School, Prairie View Academy, and Louise S. McGehee School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Louisiana (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
The Brighton School
The Brighton School Photo
Special Education School
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
Cedar Creek School
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2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-7707
Grades: PK-12
| 672 students
False River Academy
False River Academy Photo
201 Major Pkwy
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3783
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Louise S. McGehee School
Louise S. McGehee School Photo
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Grades: NS-12
| 653 students
50203 Shreveport Dr
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 532-9849
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Grades: NS-12
| 866 students
Oak Forest Academy
600 Walnut St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-4321
Grades: K-12
| 672 students
Prairie View Academy
9942 Edwin St
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-7044
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
Riverside Academy
332 Railroad Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4246
Grades: PK-12
| 577 students
University Academy
University Academy Photo - Our famous mascot-LEO!
141 Middleton Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 427-0123
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Arden Cahill Academy
Special Program Emphasis
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
Grades: PK-11
| 452 students
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcar
Alternative School
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Briarfield Academy
301 Riddle Ln
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2360
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
1035 2nd St
Grand Cane, LA 71032
(318) 858-3319
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
The Chartwell Center
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Claiborne Academy
6741 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 927-2747
Grades: PK-12
| 195 students
Dreamkeepers Academy
1526 Oakdale St
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 572-6432
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Elearning Academy
806 N Acadia Rd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-5994
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Franklin Academy
2110 Loop Rd
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-9520
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
Glenbrook School
1674 Country Club Cir
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2135
Grades: K-12
| 377 students
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Indian Bible Academy
152 Indian Church Rd
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-5151
Grades: 1-10
| 9 students
1851 N Dorgenois Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 945-5778
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
1900 N. Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 301-7771
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Mckinney Byrd Academy
5024 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 532-9849
Grades: PK-9
| 35 students
QuesTECH Learning
2401
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-6000
Grades: 2-12
| 95 students
Raphael Academy
Special Education School
500 Soraparu St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-5955
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
River Oaks School
River Oaks School Photo - Lower School Faculty
600 Finks Hideaway Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4185
Grades: NS-12
| 212 students
Riverdale Academy
100 Riverdale Rd
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5876
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
Starkey Academy
10510 Joor Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
Tensas Academy
Tensas Academy Photo
418 Hwy 128
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-4384
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students

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