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Opelousas Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,251 students in Opelousas, LA, 23% of all K-12 students in Opelousas, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Opelousas, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Opelousas Private Schools (2026)

Map of Opelousas Catholic School
Opelousas Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Catholic
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
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Westminster Christian Academy Photo
Westminster Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
(2)
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Map of Family Worship Christian Academy
Family Worship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
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Opelousas, LA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
1,251
Students
+29.4% (+284 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
+23.1% (+$1,500) 8-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+26.7% (+4 students) 10-yr
31%
Students of Color
-6.1% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Opelousas)
This State (LA)
# Schools
3 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
1,251 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025417314179
2024417307172
2023401310174
2022451327185
2021451319180
2020451310171
2019483320175
2018483317172
2017607330180
2016607329178
2015322314167
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% Students of Color
31%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202531%22%34%
202431%23%34%
202333%23%33%
202233%22%33%
202133%22%32%
202033%22%32%
201920%22%31%
201820%22%31%
201729%23%32%
201629%23%32%
201533%24%32%
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0.49
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.490.550.65
20240.490.550.65
20230.500.540.65
20220.590.510.64
20210.590.520.64
20200.590.520.64
20190.420.520.63
20180.420.520.63
20170.410.480.61
20160.410.480.61
20150.510.480.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
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# Black Students
394 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
25%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202525%11%7%
202425%12%7%
202325%13%8%
202226%12%7%
202126%12%7%
202026%12%8%
201916%12%7%
201816%13%7%
201715%11%7%
201615%12%7%
201518%12%8%
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# White Students
1,060 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
67%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202567%64%52%
202467%63%52%
202366%64%52%
202258%67%54%
202158%67%54%
202058%67%54%
201975%67%56%
201875%67%56%
201775%70%58%
201675%70%58%
201567%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
182 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
84 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
5%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20255%18%26%
20245%18%26%
20236%17%25%
202213%15%25%
202113%16%25%
202013%16%24%
20196%15%24%
20186%14%23%
20178%14%22%
20168%14%22%
201514%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202528%40%55%
202428%40%54%
202328%39%54%
202228%39%54%
202128%39%54%
202028%39%54%
201928%39%53%
201828%39%53%
201728%39%53%
201650%40%52%
201550%40%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025191715
2024191715
2023191715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201815
2017201715
2016151815
2015151815
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202521113
20242912
20232911
20222911
20212911
20202911
20192911
20182811
20172810
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025282526
2024282526
2023282526
2022282526
2021282526
2020282525
2019282525
2018282425
2017282525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$9,639

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$8,000$9,739$15,012
2022$6,500$7,319$12,187
2021$6,500$7,128$11,800
2020$6,500$6,793$11,512
2019$6,500$6,706$11,293
2018$6,500$6,545$11,017
2017$6,500$6,305$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202512%22%34%
202412%22%34%
202312%22%34%
202212%22%33%
202112%22%33%
202012%18%32%
201912%20%31%
201812%19%30%
201712%17%30%
201620%18%29%
201520%19%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$375
$2,025

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$375$2,060$7,073
2024$375$1,972$6,930
2023$375$2,161$6,469
2022$375$2,160$6,289
2021$375$2,098$6,055
2020$375$2,148$5,921
2019$375$2,092$5,795
2018$375$1,814$5,456
2017$375$1,732$5,319
2016$250$1,707$5,105
2015$250$1,572$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202585%84%81%
202485%87%85%
202385%88%85%
202280%89%85%
202180%88%85%
202080%88%85%
201980%88%85%
201880%87%85%
201780%87%85%
201680%87%85%
201580%86%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Opelousas, LA include Opelousas Catholic School and Westminster Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Opelousas?
3 private schools are located in Opelousas.
What percentage of students in Opelousas go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Opelousas are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Opelousas?
100% of private schools in Opelousas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private schools in Opelousas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Opelousas include: Family Worship Christian Academy vs. Westminster Christian Academy

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