Vandebilt Catholic High School
under 1 mi Grades 8-12 710 students 15.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Private schools in Houma, LA
8 schools within 12 miles. LA GATOR pays $5,243 to $7,626 per student, by household income.
Schools near Houma
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades PreK-7 150 students 18.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-7 554 students 16.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-7 117 students 9.4 students per teacher Episcopal
Grades PreK-12 603 students 22.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 147 students 14.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative
Grades PreK-7 422 students 24.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-12 541 students 15.5 students per teacher Baptist
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.
Keep looking
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 Houma) 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 Houma?
We count 8 within 12 miles of downtown Houma. Together they enrolled about 3,244 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Vandebilt Catholic High School with 710 students.
Which Houma 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.