For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 147 students in Tensas Parish, LA (there are , serving 341 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in Tensas Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
草榴社区 Schools in Tensas Parish (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
418 Hwy 128
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-4384
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-4384
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Tensas Parish)
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
147 Students
122,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$9,639
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
109 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
74%
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
20 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Tensas Parish, LA?
1 private schools are located in Tensas Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Tensas Parish go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Tensas Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
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