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#234 of 253 private schools in LA

Lake Castle Madisonville

Elementary School

235 HWY 21, Madisonville, LA 70447

Private

Enrollment

593

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#234 of 253

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Lake Castle Madisonville

4.6/10

Elementary School in Madisonville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Madisonville Junior High School

8.2/10

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Madisonville Elementary School

9.6/10

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About Lake Castle Madisonville

Lake Castle Madisonville is a private elementary school in Madisonville, LA. Lake Castle Madisonville serves approximately 593 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lake Castle Madisonville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares1.7 pts below LA schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Lake Castle Madisonville is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Lake Castle Madisonville sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Lake Castle Madisonville compares to the 3 public schools in Madisonville, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
This School
vs
15.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
593
This School
vs
1,099
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.8% vs 0%
Black 8.6% vs 0%
Asian 5.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 4% vs 0%
Lake Castle Madisonville Madisonville Public Avg

All Schools in Madisonville

School Rating
Lake Castle Madisonville (this school) 4.6
Madisonville Junior High School 8.2
Madisonville Elementary School 9.6
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School 6.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C 2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 593
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 64.8%
Two or More 17.2%
Black 8.6%
Asian 5.4%
Hispanic 4.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

235 HWY 21, Madisonville, LA 70447

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lake Castle Madisonville may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Madisonville Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mandeville Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Mandeville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pontchartrain Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Mandeville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Madisonville, see our Madisonville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Madisonville Junior High School Madisonville 0.8 mi 8.2
Madisonville Elementary School Madisonville 0.9 mi 9.6
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Covington 1.4 mi 6.5
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School Madisonville 2.5 mi 6.7
ARCHBISHOP HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL Covington 3.3 mi 5.3
Tchefuncte Middle School Mandeville 4.2 mi 7.2
Pontchartrain Elementary School Mandeville 4.2 mi 7.5
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mandeville 4.2 mi 5.4
ST PAULS HIGH SCHOOL Covington 4.4 mi 4.3
Mandeville High School Mandeville 4.5 mi 7.0
Covington Elementary School Covington 4.8 mi 6.4
William Pitcher Junior High School Covington 4.8 mi 7.9
Covington High School Covington 5.1 mi 5.4
ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Covington 5.0 mi 4.2
COVINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Covington 5.0 mi —
ST SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY Covington 5.1 mi 5.6
Pine View Middle School Covington 5.4 mi 5.3
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore Baton Rouge 6.2 mi 5.3
E. E. Lyon Elementary School Covington 6.1 mi 7.5
Mandeville Elementary School Mandeville 6.1 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70447 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$123,841

Median Home Value

$390,600

Median Rent

$2,182/mo

Population

17,473

College Educated

54.9%

Homeownership

94.6%

Avg Commute

36.5 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Median Age

37.8

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Grolee Elementary School Opelousas, LA 4.6
LaBelle Aire Elementary School Baton Rouge, LA 4.6
Lessie Moore Elementary School Pineville, LA 4.6
M.E. Norman Elementary School Morgan City, LA 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lake Castle Madisonville

What grades does Lake Castle Madisonville serve?

Lake Castle Madisonville serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Lake Castle Madisonville?

Lake Castle Madisonville has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Castle Madisonville?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Castle Madisonville is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lake Castle Madisonville rank in LA?

Lake Castle Madisonville ranks #234 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Lake Castle Madisonville's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Castle Madisonville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lake Castle Madisonville a private school?

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

Is Lake Castle Madisonville a religious school?

No, Lake Castle Madisonville is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
593
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
St. Tammany Parish
Phone
(985) 845-3537

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