Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Central Catholic School
About the School
- Central Catholic High School, founded by the Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross, is a Catholic secondary school, grades 7-12, owned and operated by the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
- We provide a caring environment in which students are affirmed and encouraged to develop their God-given gifts.
- Our mission is to promote the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church while offering an education that meets the needs of the individual student.
- The curriculum includes a college preparatory program that stresses high academic standards, fosters good citizenship, and instills a strong sense of discipline.
- We complement the development of each student offering excellent and diverse extracurricular programs.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Catholic School often compared to?
Central Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Hanson Memorial High School, Immanuel Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Central Catholic School's ranking?
Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Central Catholic School?
The application deadline for Central Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Central Catholic School is Immanuel Christian School (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
6051 Convent St
Paincourtville, LA 70391
(985) 369-7508
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
924 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2648
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 512 students
Catholic
807 Barbier Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9291
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Distance: 24.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 702 students
Catholic
555 Cardinal Dr
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-8486
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
806 N Acadia Rd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-5994
Distance: 26.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 443 students
Baptist
144 Rue Des Affaires
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-7567
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
6051 Convent St
Paincourtville, LA 70391
(985) 369-7508
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
924 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2648
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 512 students
Catholic
807 Barbier Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9291
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
6051 Convent St
Paincourtville, LA 70391
(985) 369-7508
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
924 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2648
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 512 students
Catholic
807 Barbier Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9291
Distance: 24.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 746 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
501 Cardinal Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 850-3114
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morgan City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Tiger Drive
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Julia B. Maitland School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1907 Federal Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
M.e. Norman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Spruce St
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Morgan City Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
911 Marguerite Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Texas Street
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8355
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8355
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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