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Gonzales ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,693 students in Gonzales, LA, 23% of all K-12 students in Gonzales, LA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
80% of private schools in Gonzales, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Gonzales ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School Photo
St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
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Map of Ascension Christian Academy
Ascension Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
Christian
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
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Map of Ascension Christian High School
Ascension Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Christian
14408 E A Academy Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
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Map of Ascension Christian School, Elementary School
Ascension Christian School, Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students
Christian
10473 Airline Hwy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 644-3110
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Map of Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Gr: K-12
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
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Gonzales, LA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,693
Students
+18.4% (+263 students) 10-yr
$5,417
Avg. Tuition
+25.0% (+$1,083) 8-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+13.6% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.8% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gonzales)
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
403 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearGonzales, LA Total Schools
20255
20245
20233
20223
20213
20203
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
1,693 Students
122,448 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025423314179
2024423307172
2023308310174
2022199327185
2021199319180
2020199310171
2019258320175
2018258317172
2017251330180
2016358329178
2015358314167
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% Students of Color
25%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202525%22%34%
202425%23%34%
202334%23%33%
202231%22%33%
202131%22%32%
202031%22%32%
201930%22%31%
201830%22%31%
201731%23%32%
201622%23%32%
201522%24%32%
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0.58
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20250.580.550.65
20240.580.550.65
20230.560.540.65
20220.520.510.64
20210.520.520.64
20200.520.520.64
20190.420.520.63
20180.420.520.63
20170.460.480.61
20160.490.480.61
20150.490.480.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
46 Students
466 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
3,141 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20234%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20196%3%4%
20186%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
116 Students
4,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20257%3%9%
20247%3%9%
202310%3%9%
202215%3%8%
202115%3%9%
202015%3%9%
20198%3%8%
20188%3%8%
20177%2%8%
20167%2%8%
20157%2%8%
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# Black Students
147 Students
13,988 Students
% Black Students
8%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
20258%11%7%
20248%12%7%
202311%13%8%
20227%12%7%
20217%12%7%
20207%12%8%
20195%12%7%
20185%13%7%
20179%11%7%
20169%12%7%
20159%12%8%
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# White Students
1,081 Students
79,143 Students
% White Students
62%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202562%64%52%
202462%63%52%
202364%64%52%
202267%67%54%
202167%67%54%
202067%67%54%
201975%67%56%
201875%67%56%
201772%70%58%
201670%70%58%
201570%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
302 Students
22,503 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202517%18%26%
202417%18%26%
20236%17%25%
202210%15%25%
202110%16%25%
202010%16%24%
20196%15%24%
20186%14%23%
201711%14%22%
201613%14%22%
201513%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
107 Teachers
9,824 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:113:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201619:114:112:1
201519:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201815
2017201715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
202521113
20242912
20232911
20222911
20212911
20202911
20192911
20182811
20172810
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,417
$9,639

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearGonzales, LA AvgLouisiana (LA)National
2025$5,417$9,739$15,012
2024$5,417$7,776$13,254
2023$4,334$7,710$12,626
2022$4,334$7,319$12,187
2021$4,334$7,128$11,800
2020$4,334$6,793$11,512
2019$4,334$6,706$11,293
2018$4,334$6,545$11,017
2017$4,334$6,305$10,708
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gonzales, LA?
The top ranked private schools in Gonzales, LA is St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Gonzales?
5 private schools are located in Gonzales.
How diverse are private schools in Gonzales?
Gonzales private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Louisiana private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Gonzales go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Gonzales are educated in private schools (compared to the LA state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gonzales?
80% of private schools in Gonzales are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Gonzales are often viewed compared to one another?

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