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#115 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 45% of private schools

Ascension Episcopal School

School · Youngsville, LA

A private school in Youngsville, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1800 CHEMIN METAIRIE PKWY, Youngsville, LA 70592

  • 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,246
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Enrollment623
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ascension Episcopal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average421/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,453

Median home value

$239,000

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70592; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian1.9%
Two or More1.6%
Native American1.3%
Black1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Acadiana Renaissance Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–120.8 mi3,002Compare →
Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette CampusPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–123.7 mi408Compare →
Episcopal School of AcadianaPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–124.2 mi223Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ascension Episcopal School is listed in Youngsville, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ascension Episcopal School

Ascension Episcopal School is a private school in Youngsville, LA, serving approximately 623 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ascension Episcopal School

What grades does Ascension Episcopal School serve?

Ascension Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ascension Episcopal School?

Ascension Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Episcopal School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Episcopal School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ascension Episcopal School rank in LA?

Ascension Episcopal School ranks #115 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Ascension Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ascension Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ascension Episcopal School a private school?

Yes, Ascension Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ascension Episcopal School a religious school?

Ascension Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
623
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lafayette Parish
Area population (ZIP 70592)
31,608
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70592; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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