Episcopal School Of Acadiana

Episcopal School of Acadiana is a coeducational, independent day school for students in grades PK-3 through 12, with PK-3 through 5th grades on our Lafayette campus and 6th through 12th in Cade.
Our mission is to instill in every student the habits of scholarship and honor.
ESA challenges students to develop intellectually, spiritually, and physically.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Episcopal School Of Acadiana ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
specific to child
Year Founded
1979

Student Body

Total Students
625 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Episcopal School Of Acadiana Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP French Language, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics C: E&M, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Gov’t. & Politics, AP United States History
Average SAT score
1340
Average ACT score
29
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School polo, school plaid, khaki pants and skirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from $11,800 for part-time PK to $20,500 for Upper School.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Admissions Director
Jon Berthelot
Admissions Associate
Kathleen O'Shaughnessy
Endowment Size
$0.1 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service, Literary Magazine, Quiz Bowl, Student Leadership, Student-Driven Clubs

Arts and Music Programs:
Music Opportunities, Musical Theatre

School Notes

  • Learning. Students from across Acadiana come to ESA for an engaging education rooted in Episcopal values. What they discover is a place to explore and to develop all the skills they need to grow into healthy, successful individuals. Our curriculum is illuminated by an interactive teaching style that creates lifelong learners who think and communicate clearly and effectively. Instruction emphasizes problem-solving, independent thinking and creativity. ESA teachers love to teach because they know what it's like to love to learn. They share a passion for the subjects they teach and for the students they mentor.
  • Living. Visitors sense the spirit and enthusiasm of our community as soon as they arrive. All ESA students participate in the life of the school, through hands-on classes; through activities such as student government, the arts, and participatory athletics; and through daily interactions in Chapel, on the decks and in the classrooms. They take part in student life alongside teachers, classmates and friends who support one another's intellectual, social, physical and spiritual growth.
  • Growing. ESA encourages students to develop as scholars and as people. Students are challenged to try new things, to speak out and to create new opportunities for discovering and learning. At the same time, through the Honor Code and the relationships they build, students learn to respect the ideas, beliefs and values of those around them. They become independent, confident graduates who find success at colleges and universities across the country and around the world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Episcopal School Of Acadiana often compared to?
Episcopal School Of Acadianais often viewed alongside schools like Ascension Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Episcopal School Of Acadiana offer?
Episcopal School Of Acadiana offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Episcopal School Of Acadiana's ranking?
Episcopal School Of Acadiana ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Episcopal School Of Acadiana?
The application deadline for Episcopal School Of Acadiana is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $7,888 for elementary schools and $9,519 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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