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Ville Platte Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 919 students in Ville Platte, LA, 28% of all K-12 students in Ville Platte, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
100% of private schools in Ville Platte, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ville Platte Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart High School
Sacred Heart High School
Gr: K-12 | 486 students
Catholic
114 Trojan Ln
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1475
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-8 | 433 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
532 E Main St
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3445
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Ville Platte, LA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
919
Students
+17.2% (+135 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
53%
Students of Color
+960.0% (+48.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ville Platte)
This State (LA)
# Schools
2 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
919 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025460314179
2024460307172
2023449310174
2022466327185
2021466319180
2020466310171
2019474320175
2018474317172
2017354330180
2016354329178
2015261314167
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% Students of Color
53%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202553%22%34%
202453%23%34%
202355%23%33%
20223%22%33%
20213%22%32%
20203%22%32%
20191%22%31%
20181%22%31%
20172%23%32%
20162%23%32%
20155%24%32%
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0.52
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.520.550.65
20240.520.550.65
20230.510.540.65
20220.030.510.64
20210.030.520.64
20200.030.520.64
20190.010.520.63
20180.010.520.63
20170.030.480.61
20160.030.480.61
20150.210.480.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
556 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
56%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202556%11%7%
202456%12%7%
202357%13%8%
20152%12%8%
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# White Students
409 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
41%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202541%64%52%
202441%63%52%
202341%64%52%
202298%67%54%
202198%67%54%
202098%67%54%
2019100%67%56%
2018100%67%56%
201799%70%58%
201699%70%58%
201589%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
19 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
2%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20252%18%26%
20242%18%26%
20231%17%25%
20157%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVille Platte, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$8,417
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ville Platte, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Ville Platte, LA include Sacred Heart High School and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Ville Platte?
2 private schools are located in Ville Platte.
What percentage of students in Ville Platte go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Ville Platte are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ville Platte?
100% of private schools in Ville Platte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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