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Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.

Best St. Mary Parish 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 729 students in St. Mary Parish, LA (there are , serving 8,575 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in St.
Mary Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private schools in St. Mary Parish, LA include Central Catholic School, St. John Elementary School, and Hanson Memorial High School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Louisiana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in St. Mary Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked St. Mary Parish 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
2100 Cedar St Unit 1
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Hanson Memorial High School
(Catholic)
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Elementary School
(Catholic)
924 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2648
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Immanuel Christian School
Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.
(Baptist)
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5

Overview

This County (St. Mary Parish)
This State (LA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
729 Students
122,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,222
$9,639
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
14 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
66 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
549 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
75%
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
88 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
12%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in St. Mary Parish, LA?
The top-ranked private schools in St. Mary Parish, LA include Central Catholic School, St. John Elementary School, and Hanson Memorial High School.
How many private schools are located in St. Mary Parish?
4 private schools are located in St. Mary Parish.
What percentage of students in St. Mary Parish go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in St. Mary Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Mary Parish?
100% of private schools in St. Mary Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in St. Mary Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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