#1 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
River Oaks School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Louisiana
Monroe, LA
A+Overall grade217 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Louisiana. Top 26 of 26 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Metairie Park Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Metairie
Metairie, LA
A+Overall grade678 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Louise S McGehee School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall gradeAll girls390 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Isidore Newman School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 30 independent schools in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
A+Overall grade1,004 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Lynn Oaks School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Louisiana
Meraux, LA
A+Overall grade169 students7 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Questech Learning
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Louisiana
Monroe, LA
A+Overall grade95 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Arden Cahill Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Gretna
Gretna, LA
A+Overall grade256 students10 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Lake Castle Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
B+Overall grade306 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Alexandria Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
Alexandria, LA
B+Overall grade432 students10 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Tensas Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Saint Joseph since at least 2011
Saint Joseph, LA
B+Overall grade135 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Southfield School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Shreveport since at least 2011
Shreveport, LA
B+Overall grade305 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
False River Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in New Roads since at least 2011
New Roads, LA
BOverall grade294 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
University Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of 2 independent schools in Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
BOverall grade76 students13 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Cedarwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Mandeville, LA
BOverall grade138 students7 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Orleans
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 222% since 2011–12
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade341 students10 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Bishop McManus Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
New Orleans, LA
BOverall grade93 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Briarfield Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 55% since 2017–18
Lake Providence, LA
BOverall grade198 students8 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Claiborne Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Haynesville since at least 2011
Haynesville, LA
BOverall grade174 students9 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Riverside Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Reserve since at least 2011
Reserve, LA
B-Overall grade478 students15 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Trafton Academy at Hammond
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Hammond
Hammond, LA
B-Overall grade219 students15 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Franklin Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
Winnsboro, LA
B-Overall grade194 students11 students per teacher
#22 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Elearning Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Thibodaux
Thibodaux, LA
B-Overall grade283 students11 students per teacher
#23 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Glenbrook School
Independent school · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Minden, LA
B-Overall grade449 students12 students per teacher
#24 Best Independent Schools in Louisiana
Riverdale Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Coushatta, LA
B-Overall grade174 students12 students per teacher
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