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Westwego Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 347 students in Westwego, LA, 9% of all K-12 students in Westwego, LA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
50% of private schools in Westwego, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Westwego Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Prompt Succor School
Our Lady Prompt Succor School
Gr: PK-7 | 340 students
Catholic
531 Avenue A
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
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Map of Weatherford Academy
Weatherford Academy
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
613 Fourth St
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 267-3080
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Westwego, LA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
347
Students
70%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Westwego)
This State (LA)
# Schools
2 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
347 Students
122,387 Students
% Students of Color
70%
22%
0.68
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
153 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
44%
11%
# White Students
73 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
21%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
100 Students
22,485 Students
% of Others Students
29%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
9,828 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Westwego, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Westwego, LA is Our Lady Prompt Succor School.
How many private schools are located in Westwego?
2 private schools are located in Westwego.
What percentage of students in Westwego go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Westwego are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Westwego?
50% of private schools in Westwego are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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