Best Rapides Parish Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,931 students in Rapides Parish, LA (there are 51 public schools, serving 21,887 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Rapides Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Rapides Parish, LA include Our Lady-prompt Succor School and University Academy.
69% of private schools in Rapides Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Rapides Parish Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Lady-prompt Succor School
(Catholic)
(2)
420 21st St
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 487-1862
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
University Academy
University Academy Photo - Our famous mascot-LEO!
141 Middleton Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 427-0123
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Airbase Baptist School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2220 Air Base Road
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8405
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Alpine Christian School
(Baptist)
7215 Shreveport Hwy
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3804
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
4900 Jackson Street Ext
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-8735
Grades: NS-12
| 426 students
Holy Savior Menard High School
(Catholic)
4603 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-8233
Grades: 7-12
| 455 students
Hope Baptist School
(Baptist)
7921 Highway 28 W
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-0293
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Louisiana Youth Challenge Prog
Alternative School
505 F Street Camp Beauregard
Pineville, LA 71360
(800) 226-7543
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Montessori Educational Center
Montessori School
(1)
4209 N Bolton Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-0138
Grades: NS-8
| 208 students
St. Frances Cabrini School
(Catholic)
2215 E Texas Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3333
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Trinity High School
(Baptist)
3905 Trinity Church Rd
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Rapides Parish Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
916 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71307
(318) 442-3621
Grades: 1-6
| 27 students
U. S. Youth Services (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
2810 Highway 71
Lecompte, LA 71346
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rapides Parish, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Rapides Parish, LA include Our Lady-prompt Succor School and University Academy.
How many private schools are located in Rapides Parish, LA?
12 private schools are located in Rapides Parish, LA.
How diverse are private schools in Rapides Parish, LA?
Rapides Parish, LA private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Rapides Parish, LA go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Rapides Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rapides Parish, LA?
69% of private schools in Rapides Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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