Nonpublic Schools
In Louisiana, tens of thousands of students are enrolled in nonpublic schools.
Students may attend nonpublic schools approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Nonpublic School Seeking State Approval), an approved Home Study program, or a Nonpublic School Not Seeking State Approval. Nonpublic schools may, but are not required to, seek state approval.
To be approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), schools must offer an education comparable to the quality of public schools. Graduates from confirmed Nonpublic Schools Seeking State Approval and approved Home Study programs are eligible for TOPS, a state-funded college scholarship program.
Nonpublic Schools Seeking State Approval 2024-2025 Application
Nonpublic Schools Seeking State Approval must apply annually for approval by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- The application for the 2024-2025 school year is now closed and will not be available until next fall in preparation for the 2025-2026 BESE Application approval process.
- To become eligible for state and federal funding, schools must be approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and also comply with Brumfield vs. Dodd, a federal court order that prohibits discrimination.
Nonpublic School Annual Reporting (NPS)
The annual enrollment report window for all nonpublic schools approved by BESE (Nonpublic School Seeking State Approval) is now closed.
Please contact
nonpublicschools@la.gov if you have any questions following the steps in the manual.
Nonpublic Schools Not Seeking State Approval
Nonpublic Schools Not Seeking State Approval must annually submit enrollment information for their school by using the
online attendance submission form. Persons entering their email address on the form will receive an Attendance Submission Confirmation letter via email immediately upon completion of the form. The attendance submission confirmation is valid for one year from the date of the letter. In hardship situations, attendance submissions may be submitted by mail. For more information, see the
Nonpublic Schools Not Seeking State Approval page.
Please email nonpublicschools@la.gov with questions about any of the processes above.