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#182 of 253 private schools in LA

Lake Castle Private School

Elementary School

8400 HAYNE BLVD, New Orleans, LA 70127

Private

Enrollment

360

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#182 of 253

In New Orleans

#28 of 35

public schools

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Lake Castle Private School

5.6/10

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

Current school2024 Review details

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4.9/10

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1.8/10

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About Lake Castle Private School

Lake Castle Private School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA. Lake Castle Private School serves approximately 360 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lake Castle Private School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares0.7 pts below LA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Lake Castle Private School 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Lake Castle Private School compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
This School
vs
18.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
360
This School
vs
691
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 51.4% vs 0%
Black 39.4% vs 0%
White 6.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%
Lake Castle Private School New Orleans Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Lake Castle Private School (this school) 5.6
Robert Russa Moton Charter School 1.8
ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary 5.4
KIPP Morial 4.6
KIPP East 2.8
ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary 5.1
New Orleans Accelerated High School 2.1
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School 8.6
Rooted School 6.4
Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest 3.1
Fannie C. Williams Charter School 3.4
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview 7.6
The NET 2 Charter High School 2.9
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School 4.7
Audubon Charter Gentilly 7.9
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed 3.6
Einstein Charter School at Village De L'Est 3.0
Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO 5.6
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology 5.8
Arthur Ashe Charter School 4.9
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech 2.3

Showing 20 of 55 schools. View all schools in New Orleans

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+ 4.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 57%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 360
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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)

Asian 51.4%
Black 39.4%
White 6.9%
Hispanic 1.9%
Two or More 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8400 HAYNE BLVD, New Orleans, LA 70127

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lake Castle Private School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lake Forest Elementary Charter School (rated 8.6/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview (rated 7.6/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BISHOP MCMANUS ACADEMY (rated 6.5/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
HYPE ACADEMY New Orleans 0.1 mi 4.9
Robert Russa Moton Charter School New Orleans 0.2 mi 1.8
Livingston Collegiate Academy New Orleans 1.3 mi 3.0
ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary New Orleans 1.2 mi 5.4
AUNTIE B PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN New Orleans 1.4 mi —
KIPP Morial New Orleans 1.7 mi 4.6
KIPP East New Orleans 1.8 mi 2.8
ST MARY'S ACADEMY New Orleans 1.9 mi 7.3
Abramson Sci Academy New Orleans 1.9 mi 4.7
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD New Orleans 2.0 mi 5.9
ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary New Orleans 2.1 mi 5.1
New Orleans Accelerated High School New Orleans 2.2 mi 2.1
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School New Orleans 2.4 mi 8.6
Living School New Orleans 2.5 mi 6.4
Rooted School New Orleans 2.8 mi 6.4
Einstein Charter at Sherwood Forest New Orleans 2.9 mi 3.1
ST BENEDICT THE MOOR SCHOOL New Orleans 3.0 mi 6.4
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview New Orleans 3.1 mi 7.6
BISHOP MCMANUS ACADEMY New Orleans 3.0 mi 6.5
Fannie C. Williams Charter School New Orleans 3.1 mi 3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$41,548

Median Home Value

$191,200

Median Rent

$1,060/mo

Population

24,769

College Educated

24.7%

Homeownership

49.9%

Avg Commute

26.2 min

Poverty Rate

24.2%

Median Age

36.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lake Castle Private School

What grades does Lake Castle Private School serve?

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

How many students attend Lake Castle Private School?

Lake Castle Private School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Castle Private School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Castle Private School 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 Private School rank in LA?

Lake Castle Private School ranks #182 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Lake Castle Private School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Castle Private School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Private School a private school?

Yes, Lake Castle Private School 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 Private School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
31 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
360
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
Phone
(504) 242-6270

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