For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 919 students in Evangeline Parish, LA (there are , serving 5,239 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Evangeline Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private schools in Evangeline Parish, LA include Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart High School.
100% of private schools in Evangeline Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Evangeline Parish 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
114 Trojan Ln
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1475
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1475
Gr: K-12 | 486 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
532 E Main St
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3445
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3445
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Evangeline Parish)
This State (LA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
919 Students
122,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
62 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$9,639
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
556 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
56%
11%
# White Students
409 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
41%
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
19 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
2%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Evangeline Parish, LA?
The top-ranked private schools in Evangeline Parish, LA include Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart High School.
How many private schools are located in Evangeline Parish?
2 private schools are located in Evangeline Parish.
What percentage of students in Evangeline Parish go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Evangeline Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Evangeline Parish?
100% of private schools in Evangeline Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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