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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Louisiana

The average private preschool in Louisiana was founded around 1961 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Louisiana is Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # LA Schools Ranked: 215
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1727–1903
  • LA School Avg.: 1962
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # LA Schools Ranked: 215
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1727–1903
  • LA School Avg.: 1962
  • National School Avg.: 1970
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Year Founded Range: 1727 1929 Avg. Year Founded: 1891

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Louisiana (2026-27)

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Ursuline Academy Photo
#1Ursuline Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
2635 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9150
1727year founded
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Map of Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
#2Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Catholic
311 St Vincent Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
1842year founded
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Map of Holy Cross School
#3Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
5500 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100
(1)
1849year founded
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Map of St. Stephen Catholic School
#4(°Õ4–T5)St. Stephen Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 233 students
Catholic
1027 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(150) 489-1192
1852year founded
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Map of Silliman Institute
#4(°Õ4–T5)Silliman Institute
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students
Christian
10830 Bank St
Clinton, LA 70722
(122) 527-6718
(1)
1852year founded
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
#6(°Õ6–T7)Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
4521 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-1943
1867year founded
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Map of St. Mary's Academy
#6(°Õ6–T7)St. Mary's Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
6905 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 245-0200
(1)
1867year founded
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
#8St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
Gr: PK-7 | 689 students
Catholic
300 Verret Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-6646
1870year founded
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Map of St. John Elementary School
#9St. John Elementary School
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
924 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2648
1871year founded
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St. Elizabeth School Photo
#10St. Elizabeth School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
6051 Convent St
Paincourtville, LA 70391
(985) 369-7508
1877year founded
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Map of St. Peter Catholic School
#11St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
1878year founded
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Map of Vermilion Catholic High School
#12Vermilion Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Catholic
425 Park Ave
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-6636
1885year founded
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Map of St. Marys Catholic School
#13St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 420 students
Catholic
1101 East Fifth Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-8394
1888year founded
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Map of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
#14(°Õ14–T15) Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
Gr: NS-7 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
316 Lafitte Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-5678
(1)
1890year founded
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Map of St. Ignatius Elementary School
#14(°Õ14–T15)St. Ignatius Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Catholic
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
(3)
1890year founded
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Map of St. Joseph School
#16St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Catholic
175 N 8th Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6421
1896year founded
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Map of St. Joseph School K-12
#17St. Joseph School K-12
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students
Catholic
3406 Highway 107 S
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3401
1899year founded
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Map of St. Michael Elementary School
#18St. Michael Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students
Catholic
805 E Northern Ave
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-1410
1900year founded
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
#19(°Õ19–T20)Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
1903year founded
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Map of Isidore Newman School
#19(°Õ19–T20)Isidore Newman School
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
1903 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 896-6322
1903year founded
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Map of Our Lady Prompt Succor School
#21Our Lady Prompt Succor School
Gr: PK-7 | 340 students
Catholic
531 Avenue A
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-9505
1906year founded
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Map of St. Cecilia School
#22St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Catholic
302 W Main St
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 837-6363
1909year founded
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Map of St. Edmund Catholic School
#23St. Edmund Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
351 W Magnolia Ave
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 603-0036
1911year founded
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Map of Holy Ghost School
#24(°Õ24–T25)Holy Ghost School
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students
Catholic
507 N Oak St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0977
1912year founded
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Louise S. McGehee School Photo
#24(°Õ24–T25)Louise S. McGehee School
Gr: NS-12 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
2343 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-1224
1912year founded
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Map of Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School
#26Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
218 N Rogers St
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5780
1914year founded
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Map of Emmanuel Sda School
#27Emmanuel Sda School
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students
Seventh Day Adventist
702 N Cherry St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7713
1915year founded
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St. Edward School Photo
#28St. Edward School
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
175 Porter St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6764
1918year founded
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Map of Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
#29Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
509 Pine Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4295
(2)
1921year founded
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Map of Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Academy
#30Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Academy
Gr: PK-K | 151 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
2932 Murphy Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5051
1925year founded
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Map of St. Catharine Of Siena School
#31(°Õ31–T32)St. Catharine Of Siena School
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
400 Codifer Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
1926year founded
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Map of St. Catherine Of Siena
#31(°Õ31–T32)St. Catherine Of Siena
Gr: PK-7 | 913 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
400 Codifer Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 831-1166
1926year founded
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Map of Our Lady Perpetual Help School
#33Our Lady Perpetual Help School
Gr: NS-7 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
531 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 464-0531
(1)
1927year founded
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Map of Metairie Park Country Day School
#34(°Õ34–T35)Metairie Park Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 866 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12
300 Park Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 849-3115
(2)
1929year founded
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Sacred Heart of Jesus School Photo
#34(°Õ34–T35)Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
2251 Main St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-7481
1929year founded
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What is the Louisiana average private preschools founding year?
The Louisiana average private preschools founding year is 1961 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Louisiana?
The top ranked private preschools in Louisiana include Ursuline Academy, Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School and Holy Cross School.

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