Berchmans Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for boys in PreK3 - Grade 12.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP 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.: 81%
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 84%.
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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(337) 662-3325
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(337) 662-3325
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(337) 948-8607
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(337) 886-8887
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(337) 886-8887
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(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
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