Children's College
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K 5 students 3.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Early childhood
Private schools in Slidell, LA
8 schools within 12 miles. LA GATOR pays $5,243 to $7,626 per student, by household income.
Schools near Slidell
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades PreK-12 154 students 5.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-7 301 students 15.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades 1-12 278 students 15.4 students per teacher Baptist
Grades 8-12 357 students 13.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades 3-12 15 students 15 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-6 24 students 4.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 336 students 15.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Louisiana pays, and what that leaves you
Louisiana LA GATOR Scholarship Education savings account
$5,243 to $7,626 per student, by household income Families at or below 250% of the poverty level get the higher amount. Students with disabilities can receive up to $15,253.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees LA GATOR pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
LA GATOR pays between $5,243 and $7,626 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
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- How LA GATOR works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Slidell) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Slidell?
We count 8 within 12 miles of downtown Slidell. Together they enrolled about 1,470 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Pope John Paul II Catholic High School with 357 students.
Which Slidell private schools take LA GATOR?
Louisiana does not publish a list of participating schools outside the program’s own platform. Ask the school.
Will LA GATOR cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. LA GATOR pays $5,243 to $7,626 per student, by household income, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.