Southfield School Photo - At Southfield, our talented and experienced faculty cultivate curiosity, character, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning. We do things a little differently around here and it`s one of the reasons we have more than 85 years of outstanding outcomes with our students and alumni. We are the only area school to be accredited by ISAS.

Top 10 Best Louisiana Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 12,631 students in Louisiana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Louisiana.
The top ranked private 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 tuition cost is $17,582, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average tuition cost of $7,781.
71% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Louisiana (2024-25)

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
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)
3747 W Esplanade Avenue N
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 887-4091
Grades: NS-6
| 121 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. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
8012 Oak St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-3743
Grades: NS-8
| 224 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
St. Philip Neri School
(Catholic)
6600 Kawanee Ave
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5600
Grades: PK-7
| 712 students
Southfield School
Southfield School Photo - At Southfield, our talented and experienced faculty cultivate curiosity, character, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning. We do things a little differently around here and it`s one of the reasons we have more than 85 years of outstanding outcomes with our students and alumni. We are the only area school to be accredited by ISAS.
(14)
1100 Southfield Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
Grades: NS-8
| 467 students
Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
Grades: NS-12
| 387 students
812 General Pershing St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
St. Georges Episcopal School
St. Georges Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
923 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5509
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
St. Marks Cathedral School
St. Marks Cathedral School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
2785 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 226-4059
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
6249 Canal Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 488-1319
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Trinity Episcopal School
Trinity Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
1315 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
Grades: NS-8
| 398 students

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