For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 293 students in Richland Parish, LA (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,498 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Richland Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Richland Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Richland Parish (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverfield Academy
(Baptist)
115 Riverfield Dr
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3281
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3281
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Richland Parish)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
293 Students
122,849 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,825 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,000
$9,739
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,143 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
4,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
14,196 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
243 Students
79,400 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# 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
30 Students
22,430 Students
% of Others Students
10%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Richland Parish, LA?
1 private schools are located in Richland Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Richland Parish go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Richland Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richland Parish?
100% of private schools in Richland Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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