St. Tammany Parish Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools serving 9,187 students in St. Tammany Parish, LA.
The average tuition cost is $8,969, which is higher than the Louisiana private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,367.
75% of private elementary schools in St. Tammany Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 9,187
  • Average Tuition: $8,969
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View St. Tammany Parish, LA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 9,187
  • Average Tuition: $8,969
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View St. Tammany Parish, LA School Trends

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

Archbishop Hannan High School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Map of Christ Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
(3)
Map of First Baptist Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
4141 Pontchartrain Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3725
(6)
Northlake Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
(4)
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 436 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
345 Westchester Boulevard
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3230
Map of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
Gr: NS-7 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
316 Lafitte Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-5678
(1)
Map of St. Pauls High School
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students
All-boys (Catholic)
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
(2)
Map of St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Map of St. Scholastica Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Map of Calvary Baptist School
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1615 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7224
Cedarwood School Photo
Gr: PK-7
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 11
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
(3)
Map of Harvest Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Christian
37291 W Pinehill Dr
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 640-0601
(1)
Kehoe-France Northshore School Photo
Gr: NS-7 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Map of Lake Castle Slidell Private School
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
363 Thompson Road
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-3363
Map of Lakeside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
3401 Ponchartrain Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 781-3175
Map of Mary Queen Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students
Catholic
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
1901 Jaguar Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0914
(1)
St. Margaret Mary School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1050 Robert Blvd A
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4612
Map of Southern Magnolia Montessori School
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Montessori School
72047 Live Oak St
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 893-5900
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of New Directions Alternative School
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
All-boys | Alternative School
201 Greenbriar Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-2970
Map of Northminster Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
63140 Highway 1090
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-0800
Map of Slidell Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8
59334 N Pearl Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3785
Map of Slidell SDA School
Gr: 2-7 | 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Po Box 753
Slidell, LA 70459
(985) 641-5792

Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
20 Schools

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# Students
9,187 Students
115,111 Students

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% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
761 Teachers
9,270 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
41%
Average Class Size
20 students
18 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,969
$8,367

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Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$344
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,019
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.55

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# American Indian Students
21 Students
448 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
172 Students
2,930 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
202 Students
3,847 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

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# Black Students
268 Students
13,159 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%

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# White Students
6,540 Students
74,433 Students
% White Students
70%
64%

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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
2,199 Students
20,910 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in St. Tammany Parish, LA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in St. Tammany Parish, LA include St. Pauls High School, Archbishop Hannan High School, and Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in St. Tammany Parish?
19 private elementary schools are located in St. Tammany Parish.
How much do private elementary schools cost in St. Tammany Parish?
The average tuition cost is $8,969, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $8,367.
How diverse are private elementary schools in St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in St. Tammany Parish?
75% of private elementary schools in St. Tammany Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in St. Tammany Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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