Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lake Castle Madisonville
About the School
- Lake Castle Madisonville in Madisonville, LA serves 696 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
- Founded in 1995, the school employs 36 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
- The student body includes 21.79% students of color, reflecting demographic diversity within the community.
- Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for largest student enrollment.
- This rural Louisiana PK–8 private school offers a co–ed regular elementary and secondary program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
696 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Excellence in Education
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Christian Trent - Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB draft. -
- Ben Yokley - Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB draft. -
- Blake Butera - Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2015 MLB draft. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Lake Castle Madisonville?
Lake Castle Madisonville famous alumni include: Christian Trent - Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB draft., Ben Yokley - Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB draft. and Blake Butera - Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2015 MLB draft..
What is Lake Castle Madisonville's ranking?
Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Castle Madisonville?
The application deadline for Lake Castle Madisonville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lake Castle Madisonville is Christ Episcopal School (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-7
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 11
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
4375 Highway 22
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-1627
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students
All-boys (Catholic)
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-7
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 11
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-7
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 11
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
4375 Highway 22
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-1627
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
4441 Iberville St
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2720
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
317 Highway 1077
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 1,010 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Madisonville Junior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Cedar Street
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3355
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3355
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
2.3 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 1,480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Tchefuncte Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
4.2 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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