For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 526 students in Vermilion Parish, LA (there are , serving 10,327 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Vermilion Parish, LA are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
The top-ranked private school in Vermilion Parish, LA is Vermilion Catholic High School.
100% of private schools in Vermilion Parish, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Vermilion Parish 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Vermilion Catholic High School
(Catholic)
425 Park Ave
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-6636
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-6636
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Maltrait Memorial Catholic School
(Catholic)
612 N Hebert Ave - One Crusader Sq
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-7765
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-7765
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Vermilion Parish 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harvest Time Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
103 Robert Wells Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 892-6722
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 892-6722
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Mount Carmel Elementary School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
405 Park Avenue
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 898-0859
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 898-0859
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Overview
This County (Vermilion Parish)
This State (LA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
526 Students
122,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
53 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,450
$9,639
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
466 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
25 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
496 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
89%
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
3 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
1%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Vermilion Parish, LA?
The top-ranked private schools in Vermilion Parish, LA is Vermilion Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Vermilion Parish?
2 private schools are located in Vermilion Parish.
What percentage of students in Vermilion Parish go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Vermilion Parish are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vermilion Parish?
100% of private schools in Vermilion Parish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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