Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ascension Christian School, Elementary School
About the School
- Ascension Christian School, Elementary School in Gonzales, LA, serves 387 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a suburban community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 21 full–time teachers supporting its regular elementary program.
- Approximately 21% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
- is affiliated with the Christian orientation and offers elementary education in the suburb of Gonzales.
- The school is one of several private elementary options nearby, including St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School and The Church Academy.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
387 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ascension Christian School, Elementary School often compared to?
Ascension Christian School, Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Ascension Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ascension Christian School, Elementary School?
The application deadline for Ascension Christian School, Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: Ascension Christian School, Elementary School vs. Ascension Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ascension Christian School, Elementary School is Gonzales Baptist Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
Po Box 98
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
13423 Highway 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
Christian
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
Po Box 98
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Christian
14408 E A Academy Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Catholic
311 St Vincent Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Catholic
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
Po Box 98
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
13423 Highway 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
Christian
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
13423 Highway 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
Christian
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Christian
14408 E A Academy Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
37407 Duplessis Rd
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 647-2803
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44317 Hwy 429
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6500
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6500
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44365 Hwy 429
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-7950
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-7950
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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