Best Tangipahoa Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,922 students in Tangipahoa Parish, LA (there are 33 public schools, serving 20,645 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
73% of private schools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Tangipahoa Parish Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Emmanuel Sda School
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students
Seventh Day Adventist
702 N Cherry St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7713
Map of Holy Ghost School
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students
Catholic
507 N Oak St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0977
Map of Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
509 Pine Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4295
(2)
Map of Oak Forest Academy
Gr: K-12 | 672 students
600 Walnut St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-4321
Map of Oaks Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
43283 S Range Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-8088
(1)
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Catholic
175 N 8th Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6421
Adolesco Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1909 J W Davis Dr
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 826-7737
(2)
Map of Courtney Christian School Inc
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Christian
121 Robinhood Dr
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 393-0227
(1)
Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Pentecostal)
51453 HIGHWAY 443
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-6560
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students
Catholic
14520 Voss Dr
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-7662
Map of Trafton Academy At Hammond
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
47342 North Cherry Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-7212

Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
2,922 Students
122,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
232 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,023
$9,639
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$42.93 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
80 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
211 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
2,063 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
71%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
182 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
453 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
15%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA include Oak Forest Academy, Oaks Montessori School, and Holy Ghost School.
How many private schools are located in Tangipahoa Parish?
11 private schools are located in Tangipahoa Parish.
How diverse are private schools in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Tangipahoa Parish go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Tangipahoa Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tangipahoa Parish?
73% of private schools in Tangipahoa Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Tangipahoa Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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