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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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