#1 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Parkview Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 94 Christian schools in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
A+Overall grade1,039 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Private schools in Baton Rouge, LA with the highest overall grades. Top 27 of 27 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
A+Overall grade166 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
The only all-boys school in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
A+Overall gradeAll boys1,125 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Episcopal High School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Baton Rouge, LA
A+Overall grade899 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Trinity Episcopal Day School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
A+Overall grade83 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
St. Michael the Archangel High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Baton Rouge, LA
AOverall grade621 students13 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Family Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
AOverall grade158 students5 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
The Dunham School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
AOverall grade713 students5 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Trinity Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011
Baton Rouge, LA
AOverall grade60 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
St. Lukes Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011
Baton Rouge, LA
A-Overall grade182 students8 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Bethany Christian School South Campus
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2019–20
Baton Rouge, LA
A-Overall grade96 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Family Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
A-Overall grade153 students5 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Bethany Christain School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9
Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011
Baton Rouge, LA
A-Overall grade97 students11 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011
Baton Rouge, LA
B+Overall grade80 students13 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Baton Rouge, LA
B+Overall grade875 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 11 Catholic schools in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
B+Overall grade525 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
B+Overall grade93 students8 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Redemptorist St. Gerard Elementary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
B+Overall grade228 students11 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Brighter Horizon School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
Baton Rouge, LA
B+Overall grade125 students7 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Gardere Community Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2017–18
Baton Rouge, LA
BOverall grade110 students12 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
St. Jude School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 11 Catholic schools in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
BOverall grade511 students13 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Victory Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011
Baton Rouge, LA
BOverall grade258 students12 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
St. James Episcopal Day School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Baton Rouge since at least 2011
Baton Rouge, LA
BOverall grade143 students14 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in Baton Rouge, LA
Most Blessed Sacrament School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 11 Catholic schools in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
B-Overall grade514 students15 students per teacher
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