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Best Rapides Parish Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 1,722 students in Rapides Parish, LA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Rapides Parish, LA include University Academy and Alexandria Country Day School.
67% of private high schools in Rapides Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Rapides Parish Private High 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
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
[+] 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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,722 Students
61,864 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
147 Teachers
5,617 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
45%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,480
$11,114

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.49
# American Indian Students
7 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
1,411 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
1,815 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
239 Students
7,884 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
1,203 Students
43,615 Students
% White Students
70%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
173 Students
7,690 Students
% of Others Students
10%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Rapides Parish, LA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Rapides Parish, LA include University Academy and Alexandria Country Day School.
How many private high schools are located in Rapides Parish?
6 private high schools are located in Rapides Parish.
How diverse are private high schools in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rapides Parish?
67% of private high schools in Rapides Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Rapides Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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