Berchmans Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for boys in PreK3 - Grade 12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,700
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2006
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Campus Size
250 acres (1.0 km2)
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants, navy polo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,700
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
D'Lane Wimberley Thomas
Admissions Associate
Susan Bush
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- School Mascot: Wildcats
- International exchange program
- Bus service to and from Lafayette and other neighboring cities
- Equestrian program/boarding
- Member of Network of Sacred Heart Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart cost?
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart's tuition is approximately $13,700 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart?
The acceptance rate of Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart?
The application deadline for Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart is Westminster Christian Academy (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ignatius Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carencro Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
118 Ashton Rd
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-9914
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-9914
10.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carencro Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carencro Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grand Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Cankton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Ecole Saint-landry
Charter School
671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 510-3022
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 510-3022
2.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
2.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Beau Chene High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7076 Hwy. 93
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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