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Best St. Landry Parish Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 2,243 students in St. Landry Parish, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Louisiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in St. Landry Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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 Photo
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 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 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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

St. Landry Parish Private Elementary 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

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearSt. Landry Parish Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20228
20218
20208
20197
20187
20177
20167
20158
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# Students
2,243 Students
115,220 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025320328199
2024320323192
2023321324193
2022349340205
2021349330201
2020349323188
2019406335193
2018406331190
2017416339199
2016416339196
2015259328183
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% Average Students of Color
20%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202520%22%33%
202420%23%32%
202321%23%32%
202225%22%32%
202125%22%31%
202025%22%31%
201913%22%31%
201813%22%30%
201721%24%31%
201621%24%31%
201519%24%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
197 Teachers
9,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201813:113:111:1
201713:114:111:1
201613:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202529%41%54%
202429%40%54%
202329%39%53%
202229%38%53%
202129%38%53%
202029%37%53%
201929%38%52%
201829%39%52%
201729%39%51%
201642%39%51%
201542%38%50%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025161716
2024161715
2023161715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171715
2018171715
2017171715
2016131715
2015131815
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202541012
20244911
20234810
20224810
20214910
20204910
20194810
20184810
20174710
2016589
2015579
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025282526
2024282426
2023282526
2022282526
2021282526
2020282526
2019282526
2018282525
2017282525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,617
$9,606

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025$8,617$9,711$14,043
2024$13,700$7,812$12,357
2023$13,700$7,764$11,693
2022$10,100$7,350$11,199
2021$10,100$7,145$10,824
2020$10,100$6,788$10,496
2019$10,100$6,698$10,300
2018$10,100$6,550$10,056
2017$10,100$6,295$9,712
2016$13,700$5,909$9,307
2015$13,700$5,425$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
22%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202512%21%34%
202412%21%33%
202312%21%33%
202212%21%32%
202112%21%32%
202012%17%31%
201912%18%30%
201812%18%29%
201712%15%29%
201620%16%28%
201520%17%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$375
$2,019

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
2025$375$2,058$6,227
2024$375$1,960$6,113
2023$375$2,189$5,785
2022$375$2,188$5,514
2021$375$2,120$5,269
2020$375$2,181$5,141
2019$375$2,118$5,007
2018$375$1,924$4,752
2017$375$1,845$4,582
2016$250$1,829$4,396
2015$250$1,679$4,230
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Average Acceptance Rate
83%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202583%84%81%
202483%87%85%
202383%88%85%
202280%88%85%
202180%88%86%
202080%88%86%
201980%88%85%
201880%87%85%
201780%86%86%
201680%86%85%
201580%86%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20250.480.550.64
20240.480.550.64
20230.480.540.63
20220.500.510.62
20210.500.520.62
20200.500.520.62
20190.350.520.61
20180.350.520.60
20170.360.480.59
20160.360.480.59
20150.390.480.58
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
2,930 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
3,847 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
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# Black Students
413 Students
13,159 Students
% Black Students
17%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202517%11%8%
202417%12%8%
202317%13%8%
202219%12%7%
202119%12%8%
202019%12%8%
201910%12%8%
201810%13%8%
201711%12%7%
201611%12%8%
201511%12%8%
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# White Students
1,693 Students
74,433 Students
% White Students
70%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202570%64%55%
202470%63%55%
202369%64%55%
202267%67%57%
202167%67%57%
202067%67%58%
201980%67%59%
201880%67%59%
201779%70%61%
201679%70%61%
201577%70%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
178 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
267 Students
20,932 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Landry Parish AverageLouisiana (LA) AverageNational Average
202511%18%22%
202411%18%22%
202311%17%22%
202211%15%22%
202111%15%20%
202011%15%19%
20197%15%20%
20187%14%20%
20178%14%19%
20168%14%18%
201511%13%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in St. Landry Parish, LA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in St. Landry Parish, LA include Westminster Christian Academy, Opelousas Catholic School, and St. Ignatius Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in St.ndry Parish?
7 private elementary schools are located in St.ndry Parish.
How diverse are private elementary schools in St.ndry Parish?
St.ndry Parish private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in St.ndry Parish?
100% of private elementary schools in St.ndry Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private elementary schools in St.ndry Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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