Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten girls in the library.

Top 10 Best Louisiana Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 9,227 students in Louisiana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Louisiana.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana include Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Metairie Park Country Day School, and The Dunham School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Louisiana private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Dunham School
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.
(Christian)
(8)
11111 Roy Emerson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-7097
Grades: NS-12
| 823 students
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Photo
(Episcopal)
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Grades: PK-12
| 940 students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
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
Grades: PK-12
| 743 students
Ascension Episcopal School
Ascension Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Grades: PK-12
| 739 students
Cedar Creek School
(1)
2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-7707
Grades: PK-12
| 672 students
Episcopal School Of Acadiana
(Episcopal)
1557 SMEDE RD. AT HWY. 92
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 365-1416
Grades: PK-12
| 625 students
Isidore Newman School
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
Grades: PK-12
| 977 students
Louise S. McGehee School
Louise S. McGehee School Photo
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
Grades: NS-12
| 653 students
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
Grades: NS-12
| 866 students
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Joseph's Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
3015 Broussard St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-7207
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
St. Martin's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
225 Green Acres Rd.
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 736-9945
Grades: PK-12
| 675 students
Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
Grades: NS-12
| 387 students

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