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Ponchatoula Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 487 students in Ponchatoula, LA, 7% of all K-12 students in Ponchatoula, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
100% of private schools in Ponchatoula, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ponchatoula Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Catholic
175 N 8th Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6421
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Ponchatoula, LA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
487
Students
23%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Ponchatoula)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
403 Schools
# Students
487 Students
122,387 Students
% Students of Color
23%
22%
0.54
0.55
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
317 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
65%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
73 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
15%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ponchatoula, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Ponchatoula, LA is St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Ponchatoula?
1 private schools are located in Ponchatoula.
What percentage of students in Ponchatoula go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Ponchatoula are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ponchatoula?
100% of private schools in Ponchatoula are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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