Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School in La Place, LA, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through grade 7 in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 304 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 18 teachers.
It holds Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the American Montessori Society and National Catholic Educational Association.
The student body includes approximately 66% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Louisiana for diversity.
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School is located near comparable PK–7 Catholic schools in La Place, providing parents with local private school options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
304 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School often compared to?
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joan Of Arc Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School?
The application deadline for Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School is St. Charles Catholic High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Belle Terre KinderCare (1.1 miles away)
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