St. Philomena School in Labadieville, LA, serves 137 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
The Catholic–affiliated school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
The school employs 8 teachers, resulting in a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Compared to nearby private schools,. Philomena provides education in a small–town environment with an enrollment size moderate among local Catholic schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Philomena School?
The application deadline for St. Philomena School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Philomena School is E.d. White Catholic High School (9.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Elizabeth School (0.2 miles away)
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St. Elizabeth School![St. Elizabeth School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth School Photo")
(Catholic)
6051 Convent St
Paincourtville, LA 70391
(985) 369-7508
Paincourtville, LA 70391
(985) 369-7508
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
807 Barbier Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9291
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9291
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 512 students
E.d. White Catholic High School
(Catholic)
555 Cardinal Dr
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-8486
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-8486
9.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 702 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School - Thibodaux
(Catholic)
501 Cardinal Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 850-3114
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 850-3114
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 746 students Avg. class size: 25 students
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