Private schools in Rapides Parish, LA
8 schools across Alexandria, Pineville. About 1,984 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Country Day School | PreK-12 | 432 |
| Grace Christian School | PreK-12 | 323 |
| Holy Savior Menard High School | 7-12 | 344 |
| Montessori Educational Center | PreK-8 | 129 |
| Our Lady-Prompt Succor School | PreK-6 | 318 |
| St. Frances Cabrini School | PreK-8 | 260 |
| University Academy | 9-12 | 76 |
| Alpine Christian School | PreK-6 | 102 |
Rapides Parish private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Alexandria (7)
- Among Louisiana parishes
- 10th most private schools of 51; 3% of the state’s 291
- Typical school
- 318 students (8 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- University Academy, 76 students; Alexandria Country Day School, 432 students
- Students per teacher
- 11.8 typical, 6.7 to 19.9 across 8 schools
- Programs
- 1 Montessori
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 5, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 78% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- Alexandria Country Day School $9,492; Holy Savior Menard High School $7,900; Our Lady-Prompt Succor School $5,653
- State program
- Education savings account, $5,243 to $7,626 per student in 2025-26, by household income
How LA GATOR works
- Catholic3
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Nonsectarian3
- Pre-K (and up)6
- Elementary (K to 5)6
- Middle (6 to 8)7
- High school (9 to 12)4
- K to 12, one school2
- 50 to 1493
- 150 to 2991
- 300 to 5994
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: Louisiana LA GATOR Scholarship, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Tuition for 3 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 6, 2026.
Cities in and around Rapides Parish
Neighboring counties
- Avoyelles Parish (4)
- Lasalle Parish (1)
- Catahoula Parish (1)
- Allen Parish (2)
- Natchitoches Parish (2)
- Vernon Parish (1)
- Caldwell Parish (1)
- Beauregard Parish (1)
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