Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 363 students 10.1 students per teacher Episcopal
Private schools in Lake Charles, LA
8 schools within 12 miles. LA GATOR pays $5,243 to $7,626 per student, by household income.
Schools near Lake Charles
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 351 students 12 students per teacher Roman Catholic
St. Margaret Catholic School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 246 students 8.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-8 584 students 11.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-12 72 students 7.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-8 256 students 7.3 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-K 6 students 1.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Our Lady's School
9 mi Grades PreK-8 205 students 10.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic
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.
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 Lake Charles) 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 Lake Charles?
We count 8 within 12 miles of downtown Lake Charles. Together they enrolled about 2,083 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Our Lady Queen of Heaven School with 584 students.
Which Lake Charles 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.