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Opelousas Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Opelousas, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Opelousas Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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
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Opelousas, LA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,251
Students
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
31%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Opelousas)
This State (LA)
# Schools
3 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
1,251 Students
122,387 Students
% Students of Color
31%
22%
0.49
0.55
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
394 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
25%
11%
# White Students
1,060 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
84 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
5%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
41%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$8,370
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$375
$2,025
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
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 Westminster Christian Academy, Opelousas Catholic School, and Family Worship 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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