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Best Louisiana Nonsectarian Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 54 nonsectarian private preschools in Louisiana. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Louisiana include Prairie View Academy, Louise S. McGehee School, and Oaks Montessori School.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in Louisiana (2026-27)

Map of Alexandria Country Day School
Alexandria Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
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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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Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. Photo
Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc.
Gr: NS-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
7518 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
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Map of False River Academy
False River Academy
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 9
201 Major Pkwy
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3783
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Kehoe-france School (Southshore) Photo
Kehoe-france School (Southshore)
Gr: NS-7 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
720 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0472
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Map of Lake Castle Madisonville
Lake Castle Madisonville
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students
235 Hwy 21
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
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Lake Castle Private School
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
8400 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-6270
(1)
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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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Montessori Children's House Photo
Montessori Children's House
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
5640 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-6272
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Map of Oaks Montessori School
Oaks Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
43283 S Range Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-8088
(1)
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Map of Prairie View Academy
Prairie View Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
9942 Edwin St
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-7044
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Map of Riverside Academy
Riverside Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
332 Railroad Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4246
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Map of American Child Daycare Center
American Child Daycare Center
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
426 E Washington St
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 865-2710
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Map of The Arc Caddo-bossier
The Arc Caddo-bossier
Gr: PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
351 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-8392
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Map of Arden Cahill Academy
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
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Map of Ashton Grace Montessori School
Ashton Grace Montessori School
Gr: PK-7 | 19 students
Montessori School
106 Hillside Dr
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 269-5633
(4)
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Map of Auntie B Preschool & Kindergarten
Auntie B Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
8001 Lafourche St
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-9299
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Map of Briarfield Academy
Briarfield Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students
301 Riddle Ln
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2360
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Map of Cathedral Montessori School
Cathedral Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Montessori School
9 Fortress Rd
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-4871
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Louisiana?
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Louisiana include Prairie View Academy, Louise S. McGehee School, and Oaks Montessori School.
How many nonsectarian private preschools are located in Louisiana?
54 nonsectarian private preschools are located in Louisiana.

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