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Best Rapides Parish Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 3,021 students in Rapides Parish, LA (there are 44 public schools, serving 22,013 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
64% of private schools in Rapides Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Rapides Parish Private Schools (2026)

Map of Alexandria Country Day School
Alexandria Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
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University Academy Photo
University Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
141 Middleton Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 427-0123
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Map of Airbase Baptist School
Airbase Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
2220 Air Base Road
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8405
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Map of Alpine Christian School
Alpine Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Baptist
7215 Shreveport Hwy
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3804
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 383 students
Christian
4900 Jackson Street Ext
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-8735
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Map of Holy Savior Menard High School
Holy Savior Menard High School
Gr: 7-12 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
4603 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-8233
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Map of Hope Baptist School
Hope Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Baptist
7921 Highway 28 W
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-0292
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Map of Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog
Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog
Gr: 5-8 | 225 students
Alternative School
505 F Street Camp Beauregard
Pineville, LA 71360
(800) 226-7543
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Map of Montessori Educational Center
Montessori Educational Center
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
4209 N Bolton Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 623-7742
(1)
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Map of Our Lady-prompt Succor School
Our Lady-prompt Succor School
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students
Catholic
420 21st St
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 487-1862
(2)
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Map of St. Frances Cabrini School
St. Frances Cabrini School
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Catholic
2215 E Texas Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3333
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Rapides Parish Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Alfred Booker Junior Academy
Alfred Booker Junior Academy
Gr: 1-6 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
916 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71307
(318) 442-3621
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Map of Trinity High School
Trinity High School
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Baptist
3905 Trinity Church Rd
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-3810
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Map of U. S. Youth Services
U. S. Youth Services
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2810 Highway 71
Lecompte, LA 71346
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRapides Parish Total Schools
202511
202412
202314
202214
202114
202014
201913
201813
201711
201611
201513
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# Students
3,021 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025275314179
2024253307172
2023211310174
2022222327185
2021222319180
2020221310171
2019241320175
2018241317172
2017259330180
2016254329178
2015232314167
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% Average Students of Color
21%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202521%22%34%
202422%23%34%
202319%23%33%
202219%22%33%
202119%22%32%
202020%22%32%
201918%22%31%
201818%22%31%
201712%23%32%
201612%23%32%
201512%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
233 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202553%40%55%
202453%40%54%
202353%39%54%
202253%39%54%
202153%39%54%
202053%39%54%
201953%39%53%
201853%39%53%
201716%39%53%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025191715
2024191715
2023191715
2022191715
2021191715
2020191715
2019191715
2018191815
2017191715
2016191815
2015191815
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025232526
2024232526
2023232526
2022232526
2021232526
2020232525
2019232525
2018232425
2017242525
2016242425
2015242425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,884
$9,639

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,884$9,739$15,012
2024$4,884$7,776$13,254
2023$4,884$7,710$12,626
2022$4,884$7,319$12,187
2021$4,884$7,128$11,800
2020$4,790$6,793$11,512
2019$4,790$6,706$11,293
2018$4,640$6,545$11,017
2017$4,333$6,305$10,708
2016$4,813$5,949$10,356
2015$4,613$5,440$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.550.65
20240.520.550.65
20230.450.540.65
20220.470.510.64
20210.470.520.64
20200.470.520.64
20190.450.520.63
20180.450.520.63
20170.340.480.61
20160.320.480.61
20150.320.480.61
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# American Indian Students
11 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%2%4%
20203%2%4%
20193%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
78 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
409 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
14%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202514%11%7%
202414%12%7%
202312%13%8%
202211%12%7%
202111%12%7%
202011%12%8%
201911%12%7%
201811%13%7%
20177%11%7%
20167%12%7%
20157%12%8%
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# White Students
2,031 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
67%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202567%64%52%
202467%63%52%
202372%64%52%
202271%67%54%
202171%67%54%
202071%67%54%
201972%67%56%
201873%67%56%
201781%70%58%
201682%70%58%
201582%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
424 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRapides Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202514%18%26%
202414%18%26%
202311%17%25%
202213%15%25%
202113%16%25%
202013%16%24%
201912%15%24%
201812%14%23%
201710%14%22%
20169%14%22%
20159%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rapides Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Rapides Parish, LA include University Academy and Alexandria Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Rapides Parish?
11 private schools are located in Rapides Parish.
How diverse are private schools in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Rapides Parish go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Rapides Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rapides Parish?
64% of private schools in Rapides Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Rapides Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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