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Best Covington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 3,742 students in Covington, LA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Covington, LA include Northlake Christian School, Christ Episcopal School, and St. Scholastica Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private high schools in Covington, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Covington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Hannan High School
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(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Gr: 8-12 | 670 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Episcopal School
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Alternative School (Episcopal)
(3)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
Northlake Christian School
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(Christian)
(4)
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Covington, Louisiana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Directions Alternative School (Closed 2020)
All-boys | Alternative School
201 Greenbriar Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-2970
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students

Overview

This Town (Covington)
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,742 Students
61,956 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
355 Teachers
5,636 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,195
$11,032
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$1,931
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$36 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.49
# American Indian Students
17 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
1,411 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
1,815 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
33 Students
7,884 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
2,651 Students
43,615 Students
% White Students
71%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
131 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
933 Students
7,782 Students
% of Others Students
25%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Covington, LA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Covington, LA include Northlake Christian School, Christ Episcopal School, and St. Scholastica Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Covington?
5 private high schools are located in Covington.
How diverse are private high schools in Covington?
Covington private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Covington?
100% of private high schools in Covington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private high schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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