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New Living Word School

1900 West Barnett Springs Road
Ruston, LA 71270

www.nlwministries.org

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:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

School Calendar

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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.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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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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 $9,627 for elementary schools and $11,114 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).