New Living Word School

New Living Word School in Ruston, LA, serves 60 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a Christian co–educational program within a town setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 8 teachers, supporting small class sizes across early childhood to secondary grades.
Serving a 100% students of color population, New Living Word School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for student diversity.
The academic program includes regular elementary and secondary education with a religious affiliation classified as Other Christian.
Located in Ruston, this private school offers an alternative option for families seeking a small–town, faith–based education from PK to grade 12.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

New Living Word School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are New Living Word School often compared to?
New Living Word School is often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Creek School, Bethel Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for New Living Word School?
The application deadline for New Living Word School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $9,588 for elementary schools and $11,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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