Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School
About the School
- Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School in La Place, LA, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through grade 7 in a suburban setting.
- The school enrolls 304 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 18 teachers.
- It holds Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the American Montessori Society and National Catholic Educational Association.
- The student body includes approximately 66% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Louisiana for diversity.
- Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School is located near comparable PK–7 Catholic schools in La Place, providing parents with local private school options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
304 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School often compared to?
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joan Of Arc Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School?
The application deadline for Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: PK-7 | 298 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
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412 Fir St
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-1015
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 320 students
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(504) 887-3507
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Catholic
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(504) 737-4604
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 320 students
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Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
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(863) 858-5614
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Gr: PK-7 | 298 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
412 Fir St
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(985) 651-1015
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 320 students
Catholic
100 Dominican Rd
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-3809
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
5236 Glendale St
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(504) 887-3507
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 311 students
Catholic
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(504) 737-4604
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Gr: NS-7 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
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720 Elise Avenue
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(504) 733-0472
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 298 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
412 Fir St
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-1015
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
320 Belle Terre Blvd.
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-9655
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
5236 Glendale St
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 887-3507
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 311 students
Catholic
10021 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-4604
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
720 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0472
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 320 students
Catholic
100 Dominican Rd
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-3809
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
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La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-9655
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Gr: PK-7 | 298 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
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(985) 651-1015
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(504) 513-4400
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(985) 652-3809
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Gr: PK-7 | 298 students
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(985) 651-1015
Distance: 4.9 mi
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332 Railroad Ave
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Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-7 | 95 students
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Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4296
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students
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Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
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La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-9655
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 298 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
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La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-1015
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
332 Railroad Ave
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4246
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students
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13396 River Rd
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(985) 764-9232
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(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
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Bottom 50%10
393 Greenwood Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
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John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
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(985) 651-3700
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-3700
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East St. John Preparatory Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
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Bottom 50%10
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La Place, LA 70068
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