Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School

311 St Vincent Street Donaldsonville, LA 70346
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

About the School

  • Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School in Donaldsonville, LA, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a town setting.
  • Established in 1842, the school is one of the oldest private Catholic schools in the state of Louisiana.
  • The school enrolls 466 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 35 teaching staff.
  • Tuition is $10,000 per year, reflecting the cost of a Catholic K–12 private school education in the Donaldsonville area.
  • Approximately 24% of students at Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked LA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Grade 8 enrollment peaks at 59 students, the highest grade count in the school.
Year Founded
1842
School Calendar
School Motto
FAITH ~ FAMILY ~ FOCUS

Student Body

Total Students
466 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School?
The application deadline for Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $8,367 for elementary schools and $9,198 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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