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Best Rapides Parish Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 3,021 students in Rapides Parish, LA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rapides Parish, LA include Alexandria Country Day School and University Academy.
64% of private elementary schools in Rapides Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Rapides Parish Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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

Rapides Parish Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
916 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71307
(318) 442-3621
Gr: 1-6 | 27 students
3905 Trinity Church Rd
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
U. S. Youth Services (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
2810 Highway 71
Lecompte, LA 71346
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students

Overview

This County (Rapides Parish)
This State (LA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,021 Students
115,621 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
233 Teachers
9,260 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
41%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,884
$9,627

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
74 Students
2,932 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
3,854 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
409 Students
13,367 Students
% Black Students
14%
12%
# White Students
2,031 Students
74,690 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
178 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
20,859 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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