Back to School: Area Schools Round Up
Central Private
About: Central Private School began with a shared vision over coffee among three gentlemen. Their dream quickly gained the support of local families who formed a non-profit corporation and personally financed the purchase of property and construction of the school. Central Private remains committed to cultivating college-ready graduates in a safe, nurturing, and faith-based environment, honoring the legacy of its founding families.
Grades: Pre-K3 - 12
Tuition: $7,600
Enrollment: 516 students/ 14:1 Ratio
Year Est. 1967
Mascot: Redhawks
Contact: (225) 261-3341
Southern University Laboratory School
About: Scholarship, Legacy, Family, and Championship Spirit are ingrained in the DNA of Southern University Laboratory School. Founded in 1922 as a training ground for Southern University, the Laboratory School has been a pillar in the Baton Rouge community.
Grades: Pre-K3 - 12
Tuition: $2,800 yearly
Enrollment: 500 students/ 20:1 Ratio
Year Est. 1922
Mascot: Kittens
Contact: 225-771-3490
Silliman Institute
About: Silliman Institute, a private coeducational Christian school in Clinton, LA, has been educating children from East Feliciana and surrounding parishes for over 50 years, offering college preparatory curriculum, various sports, academic and extracurricular clubs, and regular chapel services.
Grades: Pre-K2 - 12
Tuition: $5,900 yearly
Enrollment: 600 students/ 14:1 Ratio
Year Est. 1966
Mascot: Wildcats
Contact: (225) 683-5383
Fellowship Christian Academy
About: Fellowship Christian Academy aims to provide a learning environment where students develop their God-given gifts and talents, cultivate strong character and a deep sense of purpose, and become lifelong learners. They challenge their students to reach their full potential academically and spiritually, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and character needed to thrive in society. Their Classical curriculum incorporates the Trivium in the stages of learning, with Christ-centered and Biblical courses that offer rigorous, engaging, and literature-based education, emphasizing critical thinking, speaking, and writing skills.
Grades served: Prek - 9
Tuition amount: $6,000 yearly
Enrollment: 6 students per teacher. We accept up to 10 students in each elementary class and up to 14 in each high school course.
Year Est.: 2023
Mascot: Lion
Zachary Community School District
About: Recognized as the top-performing district since 2005, the mission of the Zachary School Board is to assist every student in reaching his or her maximum potential through high-quality instruction and good stewardship of community resources.
Grades served: PreK-12th
Tuition amount: No tuition for upper grades. Only for PreK (ZELC)
Enrollment: 5,509/18:1 Ratio
Year Est.: 2003
Mascot: Bronco
Contact: 225-658-4969
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