Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School Photo - OLL has been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the highest national honor a school can receive. This is the third time since 2004 that OLL has received this award, making it the only elementary school in the state of Louisiana to be a three-time winner.

Best St. Tammany Parish Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 9,851 students in St. Tammany Parish, LA (there are 56 public schools, serving 38,944 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in St.
Tammany Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in St. Tammany Parish, LA include St. Scholastica Academy, Archbishop Hannan High School, and Northlake Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $8,698, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $9,668.
67% of private schools in St. Tammany Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked St. Tammany Parish Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Hannan High School
Archbishop Hannan High School Photo
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Gr: 8-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Episcopal School
Christ Episcopal School Photo - Our Middle School
Alternative School (Episcopal)
(3)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School Photo - Students in 3rd-8th grade participated in the ACSI Art Festival. Six of the 10 participants received 1st-3rd place ribbons.
(Baptist)
(6)
4141 Pontchartrain Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3725
Gr: 1-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northlake Christian School
Northlake Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
316 Lafitte Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-5678
Gr: NS-7 | 800 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Pauls High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist School
(Baptist)
1615 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7224
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Cedarwood School
Cedarwood School Photo - The best student life is a harmonious blend of academic excellence, personal growth, and memorable experiences. Cedarwood School, experience the joy of learning while building a foundation for life.
(1)
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
Gr: PK-7 | 352 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Children's College
Daycare / Preschool
967 Carnation St
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 649-7618
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Covington Montessori School
Montessori School
116 N Monroe St
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-0676
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Early Learning Center At Grace Memorial Baptist Church
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
58516 Pearl Acres Rd
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0956
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Harvest Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
37291 W Pinehill Dr
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Gr: NS-7 | 291 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
363 Thompson Road
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-3363
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
3401 Ponchartrain Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
Lakeview Maria Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
502 N Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
(504) 202-3182
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Mary Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori Christian Academy Llc
Montessori School (Christian)
4441 Iberville St
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2720
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School
New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School Photo - The front door of the School
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
4375 Highway 22
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-1627
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Avg. class size: 1 student
345 Westchester Boulevard
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3230
Gr: PK-7 | 436 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic High School
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic High School Photo - Three consecutive state volleyball titles!
(Catholic)
(1)
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
Gr: 8-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret Mary School
St. Margaret Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
1050 Robert Blvd A
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
Gr: PK-7 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11
Slidell KinderCare
Slidell KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1040 Joe Buccaran Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3084
Gr: NS-PK
Southern Magnolia Montessori School
Montessori School
72047 Live Oak St
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 893-5900
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Greenbriar Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-2970
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
59334 N Pearl Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3785
Gr: PK-8 Tuition listed
Slidell SDA School (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 753
Slidell, LA 70459
(985) 641-5792
Gr: 2-7 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Tammany Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in St. Tammany Parish, LA include St. Scholastica Academy, Archbishop Hannan High School, and Northlake Christian School.
How many private schools are located in St. Tammany Parish?
26 private schools are located in St. Tammany Parish.
How much do private schools cost in St. Tammany Parish?
The average tuition cost is $8,698, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $9,668.
How diverse are private schools in St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in St. Tammany Parish go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in St. Tammany Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Tammany Parish?
67% of private schools in St. Tammany Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in St. Tammany Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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