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Best St. John The Baptist Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,594 students in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,429 public students). 23% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked St. John The Baptist Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Riverside Academy
Riverside Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
332 Railroad Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4246
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Map of Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 304 students
Catholic
1809 Greenwood Dr
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-4532
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Belle Terre KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
320 Belle Terre Blvd.
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-9655
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Map of St. Charles Catholic High School
St. Charles Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 320 students
Catholic
100 Dominican Rd
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-3809
(1)
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St. Joan Of Arc Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 298 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
412 Fir St
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-1015
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Map of St. Peter School
St. Peter School
Gr: K-7 | 95 students
Catholic
188 W 7th St
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4296
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St. John The Baptist Parish Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lifehouse Daniel Academy
Lifehouse Daniel Academy
Gr: K-7 | 106 students
Christian
3556 W Airline Hwy
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-2418
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Map of Our Lady Of Grace School
Our Lady Of Grace School
Gr: K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
780 Highway 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4291
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20225
20217
20207
20198
20188
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
1,594 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025319314179
2024319307172
2023331310174
2022361327185
2021285319180
2020288310171
2019267320175
2018267317172
2017296330180
2016296329178
2015324314167
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% Average Students of Color
39%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202539%22%34%
202439%23%34%
202342%23%33%
202239%22%33%
202143%22%32%
202043%22%32%
201941%22%31%
201841%22%31%
201765%23%32%
201665%23%32%
201565%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
99 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$9,639
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20250.650.550.65
20240.650.550.65
20230.660.540.65
20220.640.510.64
20210.660.520.64
20200.660.520.64
20190.620.520.63
20180.620.520.63
20170.560.480.61
20160.560.480.61
20150.560.480.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
62 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20234%3%9%
20224%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20204%3%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
419 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
25%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202525%11%7%
202425%12%7%
202328%13%8%
202227%12%7%
202128%12%7%
202027%12%8%
201925%12%7%
201825%13%7%
201723%11%7%
201623%12%7%
201523%12%8%
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# White Students
841 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
50%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202550%64%52%
202450%63%52%
202349%64%52%
202252%67%54%
202149%67%54%
202048%67%54%
201955%67%56%
201855%67%56%
201761%70%58%
201661%70%58%
201561%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
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
332 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. John The Baptist Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202519%18%26%
202419%18%26%
202317%17%25%
202215%15%25%
202117%16%25%
202019%16%24%
201913%15%24%
201813%14%23%
201712%14%22%
201612%14%22%
201512%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA is Riverside Academy.
How many private schools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish?
6 private schools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish.
How diverse are private schools in St. John The Baptist Parish?
St. John The Baptist Parish private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in St. John The Baptist Parish go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in St. John The Baptist Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. John The Baptist Parish?
67% of private schools in St. John The Baptist Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in St. John The Baptist Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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