Opelousas Catholic School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Opelousas Catholic School

428 E Prudhomme St Opelousas, LA 70570

Tel: (337) 942-5404

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 605 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Opelousas Catholic School, located in Opelousas, LA, serves 605 co鈥揺ducational students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a town community setting.
Founded in 1970, the school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1 and employs 39 teachers.
The school charges $8,000 annually for tuition and maintains a student body with 11.63% students of color.
As a Catholic鈥揳ffiliated institution, it is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other associations.
ranks within the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for largest student body size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 605 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Opelousas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Opelousas Catholic School
Pre-K	58
Kind	43
1	50
2	39
3	41
4	41
5	26
6	37
7	43
8	57
9	44
10	50
11	44
12	32

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Year Founded

1970

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Student Body

Total Students

605 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Sports

Colors

White, Purple, Yellow

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Timothy R. Kline, 2001, CEO of Kline Industries -
- Michelle Levesque, 2005, Emmy Award-winning Producer -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Opelousas Catholic School cost?

Opelousas Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

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Who are famous alumni from Opelousas Catholic School?

Opelousas Catholic School famous alumni include: Timothy R. Kline, 2001, CEO of Kline Industries and Michelle Levesque, 2005, Emmy Award-winning Producer.

What is Opelousas Catholic School's ranking?

Opelousas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Opelousas Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $8,409 for elementary schools and $9,267 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).