For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 672 students in Amite, LA (there are , serving 1,057 public students). 39% of all K-12 students in Amite, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private school in Amite, LA is Oak Forest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked Amite 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Walnut St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-4321
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-4321
Gr: K-12 | 672 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Amite)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
672 Students
122,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
65 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,863
$9,639
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
12 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
625 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
1%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Amite, LA?
The top-ranked private schools in Amite, LA is Oak Forest Academy.
How many private schools are located in Amite?
1 private schools are located in Amite.
What percentage of students in Amite go to private school?
39% of all K-12 students in Amite are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
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