St. Edward School Photo

Best Louisiana Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 7,681 students in Louisiana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Louisiana.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Louisiana include Holy Ghost School, The Dunham School, and Alexandria Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Louisiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
72% of private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Louisiana (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Dunham School
The Dunham School Photo - We develop creative, independent thinkers who enjoy learning as they discover truths about themselves and the world around them. Our academic program is the perfect balance of hands-on education in all academic areas combined with technology, innovation, and cross-cultural literacy. Students are encouraged to problem-solve, experiment, take risks, and be creative as they learn and grow.
(Christian)
(8)
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Gr: NS-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Tuition listed
Ascension Episcopal School
Ascension Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Holy Ghost School
(Catholic)
507 N Oak St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0977
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students
Lafayette Christian Academy
(Christian)
220 Portland Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 234-9860
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5
St. Edward School
St. Edward School Photo
(Catholic)
175 Porter St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6764
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Philip Neri School
(Catholic)
6600 Kawanee Ave
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5600
Gr: PK-7 | 712 students
Silliman Institute
(Christian)
(1)
10830 Bank St
Clinton, LA 70722
(122) 527-6718
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Tuition listed
812 Avenue F
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 328-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Jehovah-jireh Christian Academy
(Christian)
1771 N Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 932-2358
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
River Oaks School
River Oaks School Photo - Lower School Faculty
600 Finks Hideaway Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4185
Gr: NS-12 | 212 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverfield Academy
(Baptist)
115 Riverfield Dr
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3281
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Mark's Cathedral School
(Episcopal)
(5)
2785 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Matthew The Apostle School
(Catholic)
10021 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-4604
Gr: PK-7 | 311 students
Seven Oaks Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1901 36th Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-1144
Gr: NS | 144 students
Southfield School
Southfield School Photo
(16)
1100 Southfield Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
Gr: NS-8 | 472 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Tensas Academy
Tensas Academy Photo
418 Hwy 128
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-4384
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Trinity Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
3550 Morning Glory Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 387-0398
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students

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