St. Margaret Mary School Photo

Best Slidell Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,370 students in Slidell, LA (there are 20 public schools, serving 14,841 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Slidell, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Slidell, LA is First Baptist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
73% of private schools in Slidell, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Slidell Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School Photo - Students in 3rd-8th grade participated in the ACSI Art Festival. Six of the 10 participants received 1st-3rd place ribbons.
(Baptist)
(6)
4141 Pontchartrain Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3725
Gr: 1-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist School
(Baptist)
1615 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7224
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Children's College
Daycare / Preschool
967 Carnation St
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 649-7618
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Early Learning Center At Grace Memorial Baptist Church
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
58516 Pearl Acres Rd
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0956
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Harvest Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
37291 W Pinehill Dr
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
363 Thompson Road
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-3363
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
3401 Ponchartrain Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
345 Westchester Boulevard
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3230
Gr: PK-7 | 436 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic High School
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic High School Photo - Three consecutive state volleyball titles!
(Catholic)
(1)
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
Gr: 8-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret Mary School
St. Margaret Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
1050 Robert Blvd A
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
Gr: PK-7 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11
Slidell KinderCare
Slidell KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1040 Joe Buccaran Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3084
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Slidell, Louisiana

Slidell, Louisiana Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
59334 N Pearl Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3785
Gr: PK-8 Tuition listed
Slidell SDA School (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 753
Slidell, LA 70459
(985) 641-5792
Gr: 2-7 | 3 students

Overview

This Town (Slidell)
This State (LA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,370 Students
122,849 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
167 Teachers
9,825 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
40%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,350
$9,659
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,060
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
3,143 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
4,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
175 Students
14,196 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
1,413 Students
79,400 Students
% White Students
59%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
661 Students
22,430 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Slidell, LA?
The top-ranked private schools in Slidell, LA is First Baptist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Slidell?
11 private schools are located in Slidell.
How diverse are private schools in Slidell?
Slidell private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Slidell go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Slidell are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Slidell?
73% of private schools in Slidell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Slidell are often viewed compared to one another?

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