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St. Landry Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,243 students in St. Landry Parish, LA (there are 36 public schools, serving 12,624 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in St. Landry Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked St. Landry Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
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Map of Family Worship Christian Academy
Family Worship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
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Map of Opelousas Catholic School
Opelousas Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Catholic
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
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Map of St. Edmund Catholic School
St. Edmund Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
351 W Magnolia Ave
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 603-0036
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Map of St. Ignatius Elementary School
St. Ignatius Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Catholic
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
(3)
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Westminster Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
(2)
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Map of Good Shepherd Montessori School
Good Shepherd Montessori School
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Montessori School
118 Ashton Rd
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-9914
(1)
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St. Landry Parish Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Melville Private School
Melville Private School
Gr: PK-7 | 15 students
Po Box 199
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-5745
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
2,243 Students
122,387 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
197 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
41%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,617
$8,370
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$375
$2,025
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
413 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
17%
11%
# White Students
1,693 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
70%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
267 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Landry Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in St. Landry Parish, LA include St. Edmund Catholic School, St. Ignatius Elementary School, and Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart.
How many private schools are located in St.ndry Parish?
7 private schools are located in St.ndry Parish.
How diverse are private schools in St.ndry Parish?
St.ndry Parish private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in St.ndry Parish go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in St.ndry Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St.ndry Parish?
100% of private schools in St.ndry Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in St.ndry Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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