Best Louisiana Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools with special program emphasis serving 671 students in Louisiana.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 671

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 671

Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis in Louisiana (2026-27)

Adolesco Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1909 J W Davis Dr
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 826-7737
(2)
Map of Airbase Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
2220 Air Base Road
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8405
Map of Arden Cahill Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
Waldorf School Of New Orleans Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
2539 Columbus St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 525-2420
(3)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Louisiana?
4 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Louisiana.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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