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

For the 2026 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 in St.
John The Baptist Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA is Riverside Academy.
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).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Academy
332 Railroad Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4246
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
1809 Greenwood Dr
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-4532
Gr: PK-7 | 304 students
Belle Terre KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
320 Belle Terre Blvd.
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-9655
Gr: NS-PK Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Charles Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
100 Dominican Rd
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-3809
Gr: 8-12 | 320 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
412 Fir St
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-1015
Gr: PK-7 | 298 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
188 W 7th St
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4296
Gr: K-7 | 95 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, Louisiana

St. John The Baptist Parish Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3556 W Airline Hwy
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-2418
Gr: K-7 | 106 students
Our Lady Of Grace School (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
780 Highway 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4291
Gr: K | 85 students

Overview

This County (St. John The Baptist Parish)
This State (LA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,594 Students
122,849 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
99 Teachers
9,825 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$9,659
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$100 million
$42.93 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,143 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
4,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
419 Students
14,196 Students
% Black Students
25%
12%
# White Students
841 Students
79,400 Students
% White Students
50%
64%
# 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
22,430 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
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 15%).
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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