Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lafayette Christian Academy
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Lafayette Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
898 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
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).
Related Schools
Show me:
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)
Show me:
Show me:
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Christian
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Christian
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Christian
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Christian
214 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 856-8693
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Christian
Po Box 62029
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
201 Elizabeth Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
Catholic
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
139 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 323-5571
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Episcopal
215 Harvest Dr
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 365-1416
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Christian
Po Box 62029
Lafayette, LA 70596
(337) 235-5565
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
201 Elizabeth Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
Catholic
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students
Catholic
502 Saint Leo St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5510
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
200 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-0267
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
201 Elizabeth Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-5257
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
Catholic
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 19 students
Montessori School
106 Hillside Dr
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 269-5633
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%
School Reviews
Endorse Lafayette Christian Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Outpaces the Private School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a Private School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Lafayette, LA is $8,340 for elementary schools and $13,614 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
Related School Videos
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (LA):
- Blue Ribbon (31)
- All-girls (12)
- All-boys (11)
- Montessori (21)
- Daycare / Preschools (297)
- Summer School Programs (38)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (1)
- Special Education (8)
- Alternative (8)
- ADD/ADHD Support (61)
- Online Schools (7)
- Religiously Affiliated (318)
- School Membership Associations (295)
- Schools with famous alumni (41)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: