Ascension Episcopal School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 739 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ascension Episcopal School
Pre-K	52
Kind	43
1	33
2	33
3	54
4	44
5	49
6	54
7	42
8	62
9	61
10	62
11	73
12	77

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Student Body

Total Students

739 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$XX,XXX

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

School Notes

Ascension Episcopal School is committed to educational excellence in a Christian environment.
Our goals are to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve high academic standards, to gain appreciation for the fine arts, and to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.
The school`s goal is to teach the whole child.
The aim of the curriculum is to teach lifelong learning skills.

Ascension Episcopal School is committed to educational excellence in a Christian environment.
Our goals are to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve high academic standards, to gain appreciation for the fine arts, and to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.
The school`s goal is to teach the whole child.
The aim of the curriculum is to teach lifelong learning skills.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Ascension Episcopal School offer?

Ascension Episcopal School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Ascension Episcopal School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for most sports offered.

What is Ascension Episcopal School's ranking?

Ascension Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Ascension Episcopal School?

The application deadline for Ascension Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Ascension Episcopal School located?

Ascension Episcopal School is located in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood of Lafayette, LA. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown Lafayette.

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