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 (2024-25)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
625 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 22%
Students 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
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
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
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
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
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 Acadiana is 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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