Lafayette Christian Academy serves 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Lafayette Christian Academy is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lafayette Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
898 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BETA CLUBS - Jr. and Sr. HighFellowship of Christian Athletes
Spanish Honor ClubStudent Government
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Lafayette Christian Academy offer?
Lafayette Christian Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Lafayette Christian Academy's ranking?
Lafayette Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lafayette Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Lafayette Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Lafayette Christian Academy also viewed these schools: First Baptist Christian School, Westminster Christian Academy, Ascension Episcopal School, Sts Leo-seton Catholic School and Youngsville Christian School.
The nearest high school to Lafayette Christian Academy is First Baptist Christian School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Church Academy In Lafayette (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sts Leo-seton Catholic School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students Tuition listed
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students Tuition listed
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students Tuition listed
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students Tuition listed
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Church Academy In Lafayette
(Christian)
Po Box 62029
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Tuition listed
St. Genevieve Elementary School ![St. Genevieve Elementary School Photo]( "St. Genevieve Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
201 Elizabeth Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students Tuition listed
Ascension Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Teurlings Catholic High School
(Catholic)
139 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 323-5571
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 323-5571
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Episcopal School Of Acadiana
(Episcopal)
215 Harvest Dr
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 365-1416
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 365-1416
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Church Academy In Lafayette
(Christian)
Po Box 62029
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Tuition listed
St. Genevieve Elementary School ![St. Genevieve Elementary School Photo]( "St. Genevieve Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
201 Elizabeth Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Tuition listed
St. Genevieve Elementary School ![St. Genevieve Elementary School Photo]( "St. Genevieve Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
201 Elizabeth Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
106 Hillside Dr
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 269-5633
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 269-5633
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 19 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1210 West Willow Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7810
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7810
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Patterson Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
J. Wallace James Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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