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#173 of 253 private schools in LA
Opelousas Catholic School
School · Opelousas, LA
A private school in Opelousas, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
428 E PRUDHOMME ST, Opelousas, LA 70570
- 14:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Opelousas 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,414/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,276
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$764/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70570; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Js Clark Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Family Worship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
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.
Opelousas Catholic School is listed in Opelousas, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Opelousas Catholic School
Opelousas Catholic School is a private school in Opelousas, LA, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opelousas Catholic School
What grades does Opelousas Catholic School serve?
Opelousas Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Opelousas Catholic School?
Opelousas Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Catholic School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Opelousas Catholic School rank in LA?
Opelousas Catholic School ranks #173 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Opelousas Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Opelousas Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Opelousas Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Opelousas 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 Opelousas Catholic School a religious school?
Opelousas Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Phone
- (337) 942-5404
- Area population (ZIP 70570)
- 37,188
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 70570; 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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