Very Good
#58 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 23% of private schools
False River Academy
School · New Roads, LA
A private school in New Roads, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
201 MAJOR PKWY, New Roads, LA 70760
- Math 2% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
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Where False River Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,050
Median home value
$137,200
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
False River Academy is listed in New Roads, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About False River Academy
False River Academy is a private school in New Roads, LA, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 70760)
- 6,119
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70760; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22
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