For the 2024-25 school year, there are 308 private daycares & preschools serving 93,987 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Metairie Park Country Day School, and The Dunham School.
The average tuition cost is $7,744, which is lower than the Louisiana average tuition cost of $7,781.
79% of private daycares & preschools in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Louisiana Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Grades: NS-12
| 823 students
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge![Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo]( "Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo")
(Episcopal)
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Grades: PK-12
| 940 students
8850 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 926-4885
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 926-4885
Grades: PK-8
| 491 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart![Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.]( "Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
Grades: PK-12
| 743 students
5603 Bayou Rapides Rd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-3699
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
Annunciation Catholic School
(Catholic)
511 Avenue C
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-6643
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-6643
Grades: PK-7
| 82 students
311 St Vincent Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
Ascension Episcopal School![Ascension Episcopal School Photo]( "Ascension Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Grades: PK-12
| 739 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Grades: PK-12
| 969 students
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Grades: PK-8
| 819 students
12801 Centerra Court
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 261-3341
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 261-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 519 students
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Grades: PK-12
| 603 students
Christian Brothers School
(Catholic)
8 Friederichs Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 486-6770
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 486-6770
Grades: PK-7
| 755 students
Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc.![Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. Photo]( "Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. Photo")
Montessori School
7518 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6620
Grades: NS-K
| 45 students
Episcopal School Of Acadiana
(Episcopal)
1557 SMEDE RD. AT HWY. 92
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 365-1416
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 365-1416
Grades: PK-12
| 625 students
Family Community Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
2023 Highway 15
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4791
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4791
Grades: NS-12
| 670 students
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
Grades: PK-12
| 922 students
Holy Name Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
6325 Cromwell Pl
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-1466
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-1466
Grades: PK-7
| 502 students
Houma Christian School
(Christian)
109 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 232-4819
Grades: PK-12
| 574 students
601 Avenue C
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4409
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4409
Grades: PK-7
| 679 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
Grades: PK-12
| 977 students
Jewish Community Day School![Jewish Community Day School Photo - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Students work with laptops throughout the day and communicate with students from Israel during their Hebrew Language class.]( "Jewish Community Day School Photo - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Students work with laptops throughout the day and communicate with students from Israel during their Hebrew Language class.")
(Jewish)
3747 W Esplanade Avenue N
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 887-4091
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 887-4091
Grades: NS-6
| 121 students
10125 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-4621
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-4621
Grades: NS-12
| 995 students
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Kehoe-france School![Kehoe-france School Photo]( "Kehoe-france School Photo")
Alternative School
720 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0472
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0472
Grades: PK-7
| 547 students
Lafayette Christian Academy
(Christian)
220 Portland Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 234-9860
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 234-9860
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
8400 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-6270
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 242-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Louise S. McGehee School![Louise S. McGehee School Photo]( "Louise S. McGehee School Photo")
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Grades: NS-12
| 653 students
Memorial Baptist School![Memorial Baptist School Photo]( "Memorial Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
5701 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0533
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0533
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Grades: NS-12
| 866 students
Montessori Children's House![Montessori Children's House Photo - Montessori Children's House]( "Montessori Children's House Photo - Montessori Children's House")
Montessori School
5640 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-6272
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-6272
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
15349 Highway 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 560-1187
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 560-1187
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Louisiana?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Metairie Park Country Day School, and The Dunham School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Louisiana?
308 private daycares & preschools are located in Louisiana.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition cost is $7,744, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $7,781.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Louisiana?
Louisiana private daycares & preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is same as the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
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