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Parkview Baptist School Top 17 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (LA)
The Dunham School Top 3 · Largest Endowment (LA)

Best Louisiana Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 2,659 students in Louisiana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Louisiana.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana include Parkview Baptist School, Cedar Creek School, and The Dunham School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana (2026-27)

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The Dunham School
Gr: NS-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
(8)
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Map of Cedar Creek School
Cedar Creek School
Gr: PK-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-7707
(1)
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Parkview Baptist School Photo
Parkview Baptist School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
5750 Parkview Church Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2500
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana include Parkview Baptist School, Cedar Creek School, and The Dunham School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Louisiana?
3 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Louisiana.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
67% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
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Private Schools
2,659
Students
$20,655
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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