Louisiana Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 4,683 students in Louisiana.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Louisiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana include The Brighton School, Northlake Christian School, and Cedar Creek School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

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

The Dunham School Photo
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)
Map of Ascension Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
The Brighton School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
Map of 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)
Northlake Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
(4)
Parkview Baptist School Photo
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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana include The Brighton School, Northlake Christian School, and Cedar Creek School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Louisiana?
6 private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Louisiana.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana?
Louisiana private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
67% of private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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