Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
Enrollment: 800 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,565
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 12
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
Nursery	18
Pre-K	137
Kind	88
1	86
2	91
3	76
4	89
5	83
6	74
7	58

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Year Founded

1890

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004, 2014, 2020

School Motto

Nurturing, Christ-centered environment

Student Body

Total Students

800 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

specific uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 12

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,565

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Tuition Notes

Different tuition rates apply for preschool

Admissions Director

Paula Johnson

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Pro Life ClubStudent Council

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Choir

School Notes

In a nurturing Christ-centered environment, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School provides a strong moral and academic foundation for all students to achieve excellence in their education, confidence in their efforts, and responsibility for their actions as they face the challenges of the ever-changing world.
We the students of Our Lady of the Lake School, are educated in a caring, Catholic environment.
At our school we learn how to be good friends to everyone by showing respect towards them and by supporting and encouraging them.
We have responsibilities to our families, our neighbors and our community.
We are expected to do well in our studies and to achieve the goals that are set for us.
We are learning to love God more and feel as though we're a part of His family.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School educates the whole person by promoting the spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of each student in a nurturing Catholic setting.
The school challenges each student to attain their fullest academic potential and to develop a true sense of self-esteem founded in a solid Catholic curriculum.
Our Lady of the Lake School has been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the highest national honor a school can receive. This is the third time since 2004 that OLL has received this award, making it the only elementary school in the state of Louisiana to be a three-time winner. It also solidifies OLL`s place among the top 1% of all schools in the nation.
OLL is the only Cognia STEM-certified elementary school in the state.

In a nurturing Christ-centered environment, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School provides a strong moral and academic foundation for all students to achieve excellence in their education, confidence in their efforts, and responsibility for their actions as they face the challenges of the ever-changing world. We the students of Our Lady of the Lake School, are educated in a caring, Catholic environment. At our school we learn how to be good friends to everyone by showing respect towards them and by supporting and encouraging them. We have responsibilities to our families, our neighbors and our community. We are expected to do well in our studies and to achieve the goals that are set for us. We are learning to love God more and feel as though we're a part of His family. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School educates the whole person by promoting the spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of each student in a nurturing Catholic setting. The school challenges each student to attain their fullest academic potential and to develop a true sense of self-esteem founded in a solid Catholic curriculum.
Our Lady of the Lake School has been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the highest national honora school can receive. This is the third time since 2004 that OLL has received this award, making it the only elementary school in the state of Louisiana to be a three-time winner. It also solidifies OLL`s place among the top 1% of all schools in the nation.
OLL is the only Cognia STEM-certified elementary school in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School cost?

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,565 for private students.

What sports does Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School offer?

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School's ranking?

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School?

The application deadline for Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School is Jan. 12.

School Reviews

5 2/8/2024

Truly an amazing spiritual and academic environment to raise my child in. The school is a three-time National Blue Ribbon Champion for academic success and is the Only S.T.E.M. certified school in the state. The school staff are like family and the school is maintained to academic excellence and is family orientated. Definitely the best school around!

- Posted by Parent - Terry Sauls

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in St. Tammany Parish, LA is $8,969 for elementary schools and $10,222 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in St. Tammany Parish, LA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).