For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 379 students in St. James Parish, LA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,421 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in St.
James Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in St. James Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in St. James Parish (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Peter Chanel Interparochial School
(Catholic)
2590 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 869-5778
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 869-5778
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in St. James Parish, LA?
1 private schools are located in St. James Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in St. James Parish go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in St. James Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. James Parish?
100% of private schools in St. James Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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