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Opelousas Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 1,251 students in Opelousas, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Louisiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Opelousas, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Opelousas Private Preschools (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
(2)
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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
297 Schools
# Students
1,251 Students
92,170 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025417322191
2024417316187
2023401310185
2022451314188
2021451308184
2020451306179
2019614322182
2018614322181
2017607328183
2016607328181
2015322312173
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% Students of Color
31%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202531%22%32%
202431%23%32%
202333%23%32%
202233%22%31%
202133%23%32%
202033%23%31%
201916%23%31%
201816%22%30%
201729%23%31%
201629%23%31%
201533%24%31%
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0.49
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.490.570.65
20240.490.580.65
20230.500.560.65
20220.590.540.64
20210.590.550.64
20200.590.550.64
20190.370.550.64
20180.370.550.64
20170.410.510.62
20160.410.500.62
20150.510.510.62
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
351 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,361 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20252%4%4%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%2%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20171%3%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
2,806 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20192%3%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
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# Black Students
394 Students
9,364 Students
% Black Students
25%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202525%10%6%
202425%11%6%
202325%12%6%
202226%11%6%
202126%12%7%
202026%12%7%
201913%12%6%
201813%12%6%
201715%10%6%
201615%11%6%
201518%11%6%
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# White Students
1,060 Students
56,652 Students
% White Students
67%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202567%61%48%
202467%61%48%
202366%62%48%
202258%64%50%
202158%64%50%
202058%63%51%
201978%63%52%
201878%63%52%
201775%68%54%
201675%68%54%
201567%68%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
156 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
20,591 Students
% of Others Students
5%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20255%22%34%
20245%22%33%
20236%20%33%
202213%19%31%
202113%19%31%
202013%20%31%
20196%19%30%
20186%20%30%
20178%17%30%
20168%17%29%
201514%17%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
7,151 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202514:113:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202312:113:112:1
202214:113:112:1
202114:113:112:1
202014:113:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
37%

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

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202528%38%51%
202428%38%51%
202328%37%51%
202228%37%51%
202128%37%50%
202028%36%50%
201928%37%50%
201828%37%50%
201728%39%49%
201650%42%49%
201550%41%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025191716
2024191716
2023191716
2022201716
2021201716
2020201716
2019201716
2018201716
2017201716
2016151716
2015151716
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202521011
20242910
20232910
20222910
20212910
20202910
20192910
2018289
2017279
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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
2018282525
2017282525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$8,392

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$8,000$10,076$12,988
2022$6,500$7,144$8,989
2021$6,500$6,989$8,661
2020$6,500$6,678$8,383
2019$6,500$6,730$8,266
2018$6,500$6,506$7,888
2017$6,500$6,327$7,628
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
24%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202512%24%31%
202412%24%30%
202312%23%30%
202212%23%29%
202112%23%29%
202012%19%29%
201912%20%28%
201812%20%27%
201712%18%26%
201620%18%25%
201520%20%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$375
$1,944

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$375$2,028$4,864
2024$375$1,915$4,788
2023$375$2,179$4,663
2022$375$2,177$4,366
2021$375$2,133$4,213
2020$375$2,151$4,101
2019$375$2,083$3,985
2018$375$1,867$3,694
2017$375$1,774$3,658
2016$250$1,763$3,429
2015$250$1,564$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelousas, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202585%84%83%
202485%88%88%
202385%89%88%
202280%89%88%
202180%89%88%
202080%89%88%
201980%88%88%
201880%88%88%
201780%87%88%
201680%88%88%
201580%88%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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