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Best Downtown Lafayette Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,829 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA.
The top ranked private schools in Downtown Lafayette include Ascension Episcopal School and Cathedral-carmel School.
100% of private schools in Downtown Lafayette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Downtown Lafayette Private Schools (2026)

Map of Ascension Episcopal School
Ascension Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-9748
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Map of Cathedral-carmel School
Cathedral-carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students
Catholic
848 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-5577
(1)
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Map of First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 271 students
Baptist
201 W Convent St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 237-1546
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA include Ascension Episcopal School and Cathedral-carmel School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette?
100% of private schools in the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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