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)
Top Rankings
Our Mother Of Peace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and 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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Miles
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186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carencro Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
John Paul The Great Academy
(Catholic)
3470 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 889-5345
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carencro Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
All-boys (Catholic)
1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carencro Catholic School
(Catholic)
200 W Saint Peter Street
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 886-8887
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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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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