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Largest Louisiana Private Schools

The average private school in Louisiana has 315 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Louisiana is Jesuit High School, with 1,349 students.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 389
Top 20 Range (Students): 898–1,349
LA School Avg.: 315
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 389
Top 20 Range (Students): 898–1,349
LA School Avg.: 315
National School Avg.: 175

Louisiana Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	Louisiana (LA) avg
2025	314
2024	307
2023	310
2022	327
2021	319
2020	310
2019	320
2018	317
2017	330
2016	329
2015	314

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Show school map — Louisiana (students range: 898–1,349, avg 315)

School Size Range: 739 1,349 Avg. School Size: 937

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average private schools student size?

The Louisiana average private schools student size is 315 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Louisiana?

The top ranked private schools in Louisiana include Jesuit High School, Mount Carmel Academy and St. George School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Louisiana?

The private high school with the largest student size in Louisiana is Jesuit High School, with a value of 1349. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Jesuit High School, with a value of 1349.

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