Excellent
#12 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 4% of private schools
Tensas Academy
School
418 HWY 128, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#12 of 253
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Tensas Academy
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About Tensas Academy
Tensas Academy is a private school in Saint Joseph, LA. Tensas Academy serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Tensas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 253 private schools in LA.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 128 students, Tensas Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Tensas Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tensas 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.
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
418 HWY 128, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tensas Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Delta Charter School MST (rated 5.1/10, 26.9 miles away, in nearby Ferriday), a more accessible option. Additionally, Sicily Island High School (rated 4.4/10, 24.7 miles away, in nearby Sicily Island), a more accessible option. For more schools in Saint Joseph, see our Saint Joseph schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 26.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tensas High School St. Joseph | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Tensas Elementary School St. Joseph | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| A. W. WATSON ELEMENTARY Port Gibson | 15.2 mi | 3.7 |
| PORT GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Port Gibson | 15.2 mi | 4.6 |
| JEFFERSON CO HIGH Fayette | 18.1 mi | 6.4 |
| JEFFERSON CO ELEM SCHOOL Fayette | 18.9 mi | 7.7 |
| PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL Port Gibson | 17.7 mi | 6.5 |
| MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARY Natchez | 25.4 mi | 6.2 |
| NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL Natchez | 27.0 mi | 5.2 |
| NATCHEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL Natchez | 27.1 mi | 5.1 |
| HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY Natchez | 27.2 mi | — |
| Vidalia Lower Elementary School Vidalia | 27.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School Vidalia | 27.3 mi | 6.3 |
| MC LAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Natchez | 27.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Vidalia High School Vidalia | 27.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Vidalia Junior High School Vidalia | 27.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Sicily Island High School Sicily Island | 24.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Ferriday Lower Elementary School Ferriday | 26.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Ferriday High School Ferriday | 27.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Delta Charter School MST Ferriday | 26.9 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71366 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,806
Median Home Value
$103,300
Median Rent
$725/mo
Population
1,454
College Educated
17.1%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty Rate
21.7%
Median Age
47
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|---|---|
| RIDGEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Metairie, LA | 8.3 |
| South Cameron High School Grand Chenier, LA | 8.3 |
| ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL New Orleans, LA | 7.9 |
| LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Slidell, LA | 7.8 |
| MT OLIVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Athens, LA | 7.8 |
| Grand Isle High School Grand Isle, LA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tensas Academy
What grades does Tensas Academy serve?
Tensas Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Tensas Academy?
Tensas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tensas Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tensas Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tensas Academy rank in LA?
Tensas Academy ranks #12 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Tensas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tensas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tensas Academy a private school?
Yes, Tensas 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 Tensas Academy a religious school?
No, Tensas Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tensas Parish
- Phone
- (318) 766-4384
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