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Opelousas Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,251 students in Opelousas, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Louisiana private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private high schools in Opelousas, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Opelousas Private High Schools (2026-27)

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
175 Schools
# Students
1,251 Students
61,956 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025417364253
2024417359245
2023401355247
2022451390257
2021451388249
2020451370235
2019614376242
2018614371238
2017607395246
2016607391241
2015322361220
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% Students of Color
31%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202531%21%32%
202431%21%31%
202333%21%31%
202233%19%30%
202133%19%30%
202033%18%29%
201916%19%29%
201816%19%28%
201729%21%30%
201629%22%30%
201533%23%30%
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0.49
0.49

Diversity Score Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.490.490.61
20240.490.490.60
20230.500.480.60
20220.590.440.58
20210.590.440.57
20200.590.440.57
20190.370.450.56
20180.370.450.55
20170.410.430.54
20160.410.430.54
20150.510.430.53
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,411 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%6%
20231%3%6%
20222%3%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%3%5%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,815 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20232%3%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%3%8%
20201%2%8%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%8%
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# Black Students
394 Students
7,884 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202525%13%8%
202425%13%8%
202325%13%8%
202226%11%8%
202126%11%8%
202026%11%8%
201913%12%8%
201813%12%8%
201715%12%8%
201615%12%8%
201518%13%9%
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# White Students
1,060 Students
43,615 Students
% White Students
67%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202567%69%59%
202467%69%60%
202366%70%60%
202258%74%62%
202158%74%63%
202058%74%64%
201978%73%64%
201878%73%65%
201775%74%66%
201675%74%66%
201567%74%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
131 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
7,782 Students
% of Others Students
5%
12%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20255%12%17%
20245%12%15%
20236%11%16%
202213%10%16%
202113%10%15%
202013%10%14%
20196%10%14%
20186%10%13%
20178%10%14%
20168%10%13%
201514%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
5,636 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202514:111:110:1
202414:111:110:1
202312:111:110:1
202214:112:110:1
202114:112:110:1
202014:112:110:1
201916:112:110:1
201816:112:110:1
201716:113:110:1
201616:113:110:1
201516:113:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
48%

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

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202528%45%57%
202428%44%57%
202328%43%57%
202228%43%56%
202128%44%56%
202028%43%56%
201928%44%55%
201828%43%55%
201728%42%55%
201650%42%54%
201550%39%54%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025191614
2024191614
2023191614
2022201614
2021201614
2020201614
2019201614
2018201614
2017201614
2016151714
2015151714
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202521113
202421012
20232912
202221012
202121012
202021012
201921011
201821011
20172911
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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
2020282526
2019282525
2018282425
2017282525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$11,032

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$8,000$11,114$17,997
2022$6,500$8,901$15,821
2021$6,500$8,615$15,331
2020$6,500$8,115$15,046
2019$6,500$7,874$14,791
2018$6,500$7,576$14,527
2017$6,500$6,935$14,161
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
20%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202512%20%38%
202412%20%37%
202312%20%36%
202212%20%36%
202112%20%36%
202012%18%35%
201912%18%34%
201812%18%33%
201712%18%32%
201620%17%31%
201520%18%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$375
$1,931

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$375$1,872$9,714
2024$375$1,872$9,498
2023$375$2,308$8,890
2022$375$2,308$8,717
2021$375$2,202$8,472
2020$375$2,262$8,370
2019$375$2,256$7,924
2018$375$1,692$7,471
2017$375$1,692$7,202
2016$250$1,874$6,993
2015$250$2,086$6,822
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202585%80%79%
202485%82%81%
202385%83%81%
202280%84%81%
202180%83%81%
202080%83%81%
201980%83%81%
201880%83%80%
201780%84%81%
201680%84%80%
201580%84%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top ranked private high schools in Opelousas, LA include Opelousas Catholic School and Westminster Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Opelousas?
3 private high schools are located in Opelousas.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Opelousas?
100% of private high schools in Opelousas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Opelousas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Opelousas include: Family Worship Christian Academy vs. Westminster Christian Academy

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