Very Good
#39 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 15% of private schools
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School
Elementary School · La Place, LA
A private elementary school in La Place, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
1809 GREENWOOD DR, La Place, LA 70068
- Math 2% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ascension of Our Lord Catholic 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,567/100K
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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
$69,334
Median home value
$191,400
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laplace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School is listed in La Place, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School is a private elementary school in La Place, LA, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School
What grades does Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School serve?
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School?
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School rank in LA?
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School ranks #39 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School has 2% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 of Our Lord Catholic School a religious school?
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Phone
- (985) 652-4532
- Area population (ZIP 70068)
- 33,041
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 70068; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22
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