Lake Castle Madisonville in Madisonville, LA serves 696 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
Founded in 1995, the school employs 36 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
The student body includes 21.79% students of color, reflecting demographic diversity within the community.
Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for largest student enrollment.
This rural Louisiana PK–8 private school offers a co–ed regular elementary and secondary program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
696 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Excellence in Education
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Christian Trent - Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB draft.
- Ben Yokley - Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB draft.
- Blake Butera - Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2015 MLB draft.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Lake Castle Madisonville?
Lake Castle Madisonville famous alumni include: Christian Trent - Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB draft., Ben Yokley - Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB draft. and Blake Butera - Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2015 MLB draft..
What is Lake Castle Madisonville's ranking?
Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Castle Madisonville?
The application deadline for Lake Castle Madisonville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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