St. John Elementary School in Franklin, LA offers coed education for grades up to 5 in a townbased setting.
Founded in 1871, the school has a total enrollment of 181 udents with a studentteacher ratio of 22:1 and an average class size of 22.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Annual tuition for. John Elementary School is $6,444, with a formal dress code policy in place.
John Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked LA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,444
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1871
Last Day of School
Tue. May 25, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The above tuition cost is for one student enrolled in grade Pre-K through Fifth grade.
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
4-H Club
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Elementary School cost?
St. John Elementary School's tuition is approximately $6,444 for private students.
What is St. John Elementary School's ranking?
St. John Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. John Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. John Elementary School is Hanson Memorial High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Immanuel Christian School (18.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hanson Memorial High School
(Catholic)
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Christian School ![Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.]( "Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.")
(Baptist)
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
18.3 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Acadiana Christian School
(Christian)
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
2100 Cedar St Unit 1
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
18.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Highland Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
708 Angers Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hanson Memorial High School
(Catholic)
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Christian School ![Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.]( "Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.")
(Baptist)
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
18.3 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Acadiana Christian School
(Christian)
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
2100 Cedar St Unit 1
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
18.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Highland Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
708 Angers Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hanson Memorial High School
(Catholic)
903 Anderson St
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3487
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Christian School ![Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.]( "Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.")
(Baptist)
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
18.3 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Acadiana Christian School
(Christian)
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
2100 Cedar St Unit 1
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5372
18.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Highland Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
708 Angers Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Christian School ![Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.]( "Immanuel Christian School Photo - 1st graders working in their garden.")
(Baptist)
901 Fig Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2129
18.3 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Acadiana Christian School
(Christian)
4219 E Admiral Doyle Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-4340
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
708 Angers Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2273
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Epiphany Day School
(Episcopal)
120 Jefferson St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-6841
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-6841
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
St. Edward School ![St. Edward School Photo]( "St. Edward School Photo")
(Catholic)
175 Porter St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6764
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6764
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9225 Highway 182 West
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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