For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 132 students in Iota, LA (there are , serving 1,386 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Iota, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
100% of private schools in Iota, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Iota, LA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis School
(Catholic)
490 Saint Joseph Ave
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2527
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2527
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Overview
This Town (Iota)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
132 Students
122,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
466 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
13,988 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
123 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
5%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Iota, LA?
1 private schools are located in Iota, LA.
What percentage of students in Iota go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Iota are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Iota?
100% of private schools in Iota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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