St. Margaret Catholic School (2026-27 Profile)

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Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 300 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,170
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Margaret Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Margaret Catholic School
Pre-K	57
Kind	37
1	28
2	29
3	27
4	26
5	25
6	21
7	21
8	29

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Pre-K has the most students with 57, more than double Grade 6 and Grade 7 at 21 each.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Varying Special Needs

Year Founded

1949

School Calendar

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School Motto

Nurturing all children and achieving academic success in the Spirit of Christ.

Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,170

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Tuition Notes

SMCS offers 3 different tuition rates based upon church parish membership.

Admissions Director

Kelli Fontenot

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersChess Club

Come Lord JesusCub Scouts and Girl Scouts

DAREJunior Beta Club

Junior Catholic DaughtersNational Junior Honor Society

Respect Life ClubScience Club

Science FairSocial Studies Fair

Spanish ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubCantors

Elementary ChoirJunior High Choir

School Notes

St. Margaret Catholic School provides elementary education in an environment embracing Church, family, & community.
SMCS is dedicated to the spiritual, physical, and academic development of children through programs emphasizing religious education, innovative and traditional academic skills, art, computer, music, and physical education.

St. Margaret Catholic School provides elementary education in an environment embracing Church, family, & community. SMCS is dedicated to the spiritual, physical, and academic development of children through programs emphasizing religious education, innovative and traditional academic skills, art, computer, music, and physical education.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Margaret Catholic School cost?

St. Margaret Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,170 for private students.

What schools are St. Margaret Catholic School often compared to?

St. Margaret Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Margaret Catholic School offer?

St. Margaret Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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