Life Academy in Walker, LA serves 21 students in kindergarten through fifth grade within a Christian, co–educational setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
Located in a suburban community, Life Academy provides elementary education with a focus on small class sizes.
Approximately 9.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the school.
Life Academy is one of several private elementary schools within 7 miles of Walker, including larger nearby schools with differing grade spans and enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Life Academy?
The application deadline for Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Life Academy is Open Door Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7000 Gloryland Way
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students
7100 Amite Church Rd
Denham Springs, LA 70706
(225) 665-2060
Denham Springs, LA 70706
(225) 665-2060
6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1188 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7000 Gloryland Way
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Tuition listed
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(Episcopal)
3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 755-2703
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10510 Joor Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7000 Gloryland Way
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students
7100 Amite Church Rd
Denham Springs, LA 70706
(225) 665-2060
Denham Springs, LA 70706
(225) 665-2060
6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 751-1831
7.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Tuition listed
13940 Greenwell Springs Rd
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-5299
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-5299
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7000 Gloryland Way
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-7745
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students
7100 Amite Church Rd
Denham Springs, LA 70706
(225) 665-2060
Denham Springs, LA 70706
(225) 665-2060
6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
17017 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
(225) 272-5592
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1188 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-4210
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
13940 Greenwell Springs Rd
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-5299
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-5299
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12646 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12615 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70875
(225) 665-8259
Walker, LA 70875
(225) 665-8259
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9735 Lockhart Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 791-8581
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 791-8581
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Vocational School
9261 Florida Blvd.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13327 Wildcat Drive
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-5534
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-5534
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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