St. Margaret Catholic School
Tel:
(337) 436-7959
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 281 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,170
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Margaret Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Varying Special Needs |
| Year Founded | 1949 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 281 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 22% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 2 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,170 |
| Tuition Notes | SMCS offers 3 different tuition rates based upon church parish membership. |
| Admissions Director | Kelli Fontenot |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Altar Servers, Chess Club, Come Lord Jesus, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, DARE, Junior Beta Club, Junior Catholic Daughters, National Junior Honor Society, Respect Life Club, Science Club, Science Fair, Social Studies Fair, Spanish Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Cantors, Elementary Choir, Junior 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.
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