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Tensas Parish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 147 students in Tensas Parish, LA (there are 2 public schools, serving 341 public students). 30% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Tensas Parish (2026-27)

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Tensas Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
418 Hwy 128
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-4384
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Overview

Category
This State (LA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
147 Students
122,339 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$8,377

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
109 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
20 Students
22,481 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Tensas Parish, LA?
1 private schools are located in Tensas Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Tensas Parish go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Tensas Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).

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