Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School
About the School
- Located in Church Point, LA, Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School enrolls 238 students in grades PK through 8 in a town community setting.
- Founded in 1914, the Catholic co–ed school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The school has 11 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, serving a student body with approximately 4% students of color.
- Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School provides education from preschool through middle school levels within the Catholic tradition.
- This town–based elementary private school ranks among the oldest founded schools in Louisiana, emphasizing its longstanding history in the area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: ora et labora, which means pray and work.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School's ranking?
Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School?
The application deadline for Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School is Westminster Christian Academy (7.4 miles away)
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Distance: 7.4 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: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Catholic
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Catholic
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Distance: 7.4 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: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Catholic
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
Distance: 7.4 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: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Catholic
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Catholic
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Distance: 7.4 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: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Catholic
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Catholic
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Church Point Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Church Point High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5472
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5472
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Church Point Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Martin Luther King Drive
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8362 Branch Highway
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
5.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 80%
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