Lake Castle Private School
Tel:
(504) 242-6270
- Founded in 1963, Lake Castle Private School offers a traditional, accelerated academic environment to students in grades Pre-K through 8.
- Learning at Lake Castle focuses on application of theory and the use of hypothetical or antithetical means to develop logical creativity with minimal dependence on memorization. Students from Lake Castle excel on national testing and are highly received by top high schools in the metro New Orleans area.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 466 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,521
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Lake Castle Private School places among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 466 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 77% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Traditional school uniform available at listed uniform providers) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,521 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies slightly based on pre-pay dates. |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Maureen Baas |
| Admissions Associate | Jonica Calamusa |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Softball, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Art Club, Beta Club, Book Club, Builders Club, Christmas Chorus, Clipper Club, Cross-Stitch, Current Events Club, Drama Club, Holiday Arts Club, MathCounts, Photography Club, Quiz Bowl Teams, Science Club, Social Skills, Speech Club, Travel Club, Vietnamese Language Club, Yearbook |
School Notes
- 9-time metro New Orleans Chapter Mathcounts champions
- 82 students recognized in 2020 by Duke University National Talent search
- Champion quiz bowl teams in senior and junior divisions
- Thousands of dollars raised by students each year for charity
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