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Louisiana Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 318 religiously affiliated private schools serving 106,295 students in Louisiana (79% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,141, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $8,370.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (50% of schools), Christian (20% of schools) and Baptist (11% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 318
  • # Students Served: 106,295

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 318
  • # Students Served: 106,295

Top Ranked Louisiana Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
5
932
36%
Baptist
34
7,423
17%
Catholic
159
70,532
21%
Christian
65
15,036
29%
Church of Christ
1
755
6%
Church of God
2
471
9%
Church of God in Christ
1
44
100%
Church of the Nazarene
1
670
5%
Episcopal
18
6,958
17%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1
190
94%
Islamic
3
500
3%
Jewish
2
194
33%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7
1,022
54%
Methodist
2
161
38%
Other
5
612
84%
Pentecostal
4
155
7%
Presbyterian
2
206
25%
Seventh Day Adventist
6
434
61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Louisiana include Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and The Dunham School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Louisiana?
318 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Louisiana.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition cost is $8,141, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $8,370.

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