Cathedral Carmel School
Tel:
(337)235-5577
- Cathedral-Carmel is an institution where excellence in Catholic education has been a tradition for 160 years! We are a co-educational elementary school serving PreK through 8th grades.
- Established in 1846, CCS is the oldest school in Lafayette.
- The administration, faculty, and staff are composed of lay and religious teachers and professionals distinguished with masters and masters-plus certification.
- Our school is dedicated to the fulfillment of “teaching minds and touching hearts” through a faith-filled academic community in the tradition of the Sisters of Mount Carmel and the Christian Brothers of St. John Baptist de LaSalle.
- Academics at Cathedral-Carmel School focuses upon the preparation of our students to become life-long learners.” We believe that the education students receive in elementary years is the fundamental and foundational basis for growth and achievement in their adult lives.
- Cathedral-Carmel School offers a school environment that provides solid Christian values and morals, “state of the art” technology, and high academic standards.
- We encourage you to visit our campus and experience for yourself why we say that at Cathedral-Carmel School our mission is “teaching minds and touching hearts.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 802 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Cathedral Carmel School places among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other religious school association(s) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 802 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- BroussardSt Cecilia School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 481 students
6.3 miles
302 W Main St
Broussard, LA 70518
(337)837-6363 6.3 PK-8
481 - LafayetteOur Lady Of Fatima School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 915 students
1.2 miles
2315 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337)235-2464 1.2 PK-8
915 - LafayetteSt Pius Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 709 students
2.8 miles
205 E Bayou Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337)237-3139 2.8 PK-8
709 - OpelousasWestminster Christian Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 970 students
17.1 miles
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)948-8607 17.1 PK-12
970 - LafayetteLafayette Christian Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-12
2.3 miles
220 Portland Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337)234-9860 2.3 PK-12
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