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St. Mary Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 729 students in St. Mary Parish, LA (there are 24 public schools, serving 8,575 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in St. Mary Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked St. Mary Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Central Catholic School
Central Catholic School
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students
Catholic
2100 Cedar St Unit 1
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
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Map of Hanson Memorial High School
Hanson Memorial High School
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
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Map of St. John Elementary School
St. John Elementary School
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
924 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2648
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Immanuel Christian School Photo
Immanuel Christian School
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
729 Students
122,339 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
9,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,222
$8,377
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
14 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
66 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
549 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
22,481 Students
% of Others Students
12%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Mary Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in St. Mary Parish, LA include Hanson Memorial High School, Central Catholic School, and St. John Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in St. Mary Parish?
4 private schools are located in St. Mary Parish.
What percentage of students in St. Mary Parish go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in St. Mary Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Mary Parish?
100% of private schools in St. Mary Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in St. Mary Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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