Very Good
#58 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 23% of private schools
False River Academy
School
201 MAJOR PKWY, New Roads, LA 70760
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#58 of 253
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False River Academy
School in New Roads · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About False River Academy
False River Academy is a private school in New Roads, LA. False River Academy serves approximately 244 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. False River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 253 private schools in LA.
Structured state assessment records for False River Academy show 2% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
False River Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow False River Academy compares to the 1 public school in New Roads, LA
Student Demographics
All Schools in New Roads
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| False River Academy (this school) | 7.2 |
| Rosenwald Elementary School | 7.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)
Based on 4 test records from LA state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
201 MAJOR PKWY, New Roads, LA 70760
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering False River Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Caneview K-8 School (rated 9.8/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby Port Allen), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Feliciana Middle School (rated 8.1/10, 10.6 miles away, in nearby St. Francisville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, West Feliciana High School (rated 8.0/10, 10.4 miles away, in nearby St. Francisville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New Roads, see our New Roads schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 70760 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,050
Median Home Value
$137,200
Median Rent
$807/mo
Population
6,119
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
41.7
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gibsland-Coleman High School Gibsland, LA | 7.0 |
| Pleasant Hill High School Pleasant Hill, LA | 7.0 |
| EBR Virtual Academy Baton Rouge, LA | 6.9 |
| Simpson High School Simpson, LA | 7.6 |
| FAMILY COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Winnsboro, LA | 6.7 |
| Hackberry High School Hackberry, LA | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about False River Academy
What grades does False River Academy serve?
False River Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend False River Academy?
False River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at False River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at False River Academy is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does False River Academy rank in LA?
False River Academy ranks #58 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is False River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
False River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at False River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, False River Academy has 2% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is False River Academy a private school?
Yes, False River Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is False River Academy a religious school?
No, False River Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- Phone
- (225) 270-1160
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