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Best Louisiana Special Education Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 special education private schools serving 568 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked special education private school in Louisiana is The Brighton School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
38% of special education private schools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 568

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 568

Top Ranked Louisiana Special Education Private Schools (2026)

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The Brighton School
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
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Map of The Chartwell Center
The Chartwell Center
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1225 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-2478
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Christs Way Academy Of Learning
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students
Special Education School
1158 N. Little John Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 921-3581
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Map of Diocese Of Baton Rouge Special Education Program
Diocese Of Baton Rouge Special Education Program
Gr: K-10 | 58 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
1800 S Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 336-8735
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Map of The Emerge Center
The Emerge Center
Gr: K | 30 students
Special Education School
7784 Innovation Park Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 343-4232
(1)
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Map of Raphael Academy
Raphael Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Special Education School
500 Soraparu St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-5955
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Map of St. Lillian Academy
St. Lillian Academy
Gr: 4 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School (Christian)
3172 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 771-8173
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Map of St. Michael Special School
St. Michael Special School
Gr: Inquire with school | 154 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
1522 Chippewa St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-7285
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8
Private Schools
568
Students
$13,140
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked special education private schools in Louisiana is The Brighton School.
How many special education private schools are located in Louisiana?
8 special education private schools are located in Louisiana.
How diverse are special education private schools in Louisiana?
Louisiana special education private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Louisiana?
38% of special education private schools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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