The Dunham School Photo - We develop creative, independent thinkers who enjoy learning as they discover truths about themselves and the world around them. Our academic program is the perfect balance of hands-on education in all academic areas combined with technology, innovation, and cross-cultural literacy. Students are encouraged to problem-solve, experiment, take risks, and be creative as they learn and grow.

Oldest Private High Schools in Louisiana

The average private high school in Louisiana was founded around 1966 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Louisiana is Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727.
Year Founded Range: 1727 1972 Avg. Year Founded: 1932

Oldest Private High Schools in Louisiana (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1727
Grades: NS-12
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
Rank: #22.
Mount Carmel Academy
Mount Carmel Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1840
Grades: 8-12
7027 Milne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 288-7626
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1842
Grades: PK-12
311 St Vincent Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
Rank: #44.
Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1847
Grades: 8-12
4133 Banks St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 486-6631
Rank: #55.
Holy Cross School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1849
Grades: PK-12
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
Rank: #66.
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-12
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
Rank: #77.
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Joseph's Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: 9-12
3015 Broussard St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-7207
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: 9-12
921 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2675
Rank: #99.
Louise S. McGehee School
Louise S. McGehee School Photo
All-girls
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: NS-12
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Rank: #1010.
Catholic High School
Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1918
Grades: 4-12
1301 Delasalle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-5116
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: NS-12
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Rank: #1212.
St. Matthew's Episcopal School
St. Matthew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-12
239 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 872-5573
Rank: #1313.
De La Salle High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: 8-12
5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-5717
Rank: #1414.
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-10
803 Division St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5246
Rank: #1515.
Teurlings Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: 9-12
139 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 323-5571
Rank: #1616.
Crescent City Christian School
Crescent City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: NS-12
4828 Utica St
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-4700
Rank: #1717.
Ascension Episcopal School
Ascension Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Archbishop Chapelle High School
Archbishop Chapelle High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: 8-12
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 467-3105
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Archbishop Rummel High School
Archbishop Rummel High School Photo - 2012 Bowling State Champions
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: 8-12
1901 Severn Ave
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 834-5592
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
John Curtis Christian School
John Curtis Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: NS-12
10125 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-4621
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Bethel Christian School
Bethel Christian School Photo - Ethan Brantly, Seventh grader was student of the Year in Junior High for the 2012-2013 school year.
(Church of God)
(1)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-11
2901 Winona Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1112
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
St. Frederick High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: 7-12
3300 Westminister Ave
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-9636
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Central Private School
Central Private School Photo - Every Monday morning, our middle and high school students gather for Monday Morning Manna. This time of devotion and worship sets the tone for our week at school.
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
12801 Centerra Court
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 261-3341
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
St. Therese Academy
Alternative School (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: K-12
917 N Atlanta St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 513-4400
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Arden Cahill Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-11
3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-0902
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
7000 Gloryland Way
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
False River Academy
False River Academy Photo
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
201 Major Pkwy
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3783
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
River Oaks School
River Oaks School Photo - Lower School Faculty
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: NS-12
600 Finks Hideaway Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4185
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Cedar Creek School
(1)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-7707
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Franklin Academy
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
2110 Loop Rd
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-9520
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Lutheran High School Of Greater New Orleans
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: 9-12
3864 17th St
Metairie, LA 70002
(455) 406-2398
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Tensas Academy
Tensas Academy Photo
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
418 Hwy 128
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-4384
Rank: #3535.
The Brighton School
The Brighton School Photo
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: K-12
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 291-2524
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average private high schools founding year?
The Louisiana average private high schools founding year is 1966 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Louisiana?
The top ranked private high schools in Louisiana include Ursuline Academy, Mount Carmel Academy and Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School.

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