Below Average

#218 of 253 private schools in LA

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School

Elementary School

502 SAINT LEO ST, Lafayette, LA 70501

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

426

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

426

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#218 of 253

In Lafayette

#5 of 9

public schools

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About Sts Leo-seton Catholic School

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lafayette, LA. Sts Leo-seton Catholic School serves approximately 426 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sts Leo-seton Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares1.4 pts below LA schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Sts Leo-seton Catholic 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.

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How Sts Leo-seton Catholic School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Lafayette, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

This School

15.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

426

This School

648

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.9% vs 0%

Black 7.7% vs 0%

Asian 1.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.2% vs 0%

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School Lafayette Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sts Leo-seton Catholic School (this school)	—	426	19.5:1	4.9
Willow Charter Academy	0.7 mi	613	18.6:1	7.7
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School	0.7 mi	425	11.8:1	7.4
J.W. Faulk Elementary School	1.1 mi	430	14.3:1	7.1
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy	1.4 mi	1,809	22.9:1	3.6
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy	1.4 mi	1,366	20.7:1	7.4
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School	1.7 mi	291	13.9:1	7.2
Evangeline Elementary School	1.9 mi	642	14.9:1	6.1
Acadian Middle School	1.9 mi	388	12.5:1	4.9
Myrtle Place Elementary School	2.3 mi	374	12.1:1	9.5
Lafayette Middle School	2.4 mi	372	12.8:1	6.3
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette	2.7 mi	177	17.7:1	5.7
Paul Breaux Middle School	2.8 mi	633	13.2:1	2.9
Live Oak Elementary School	3.0 mi	570	15:1	5.4
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School	4.3 mi	643	13.1:1	5.0
Woodvale Elementary School	4.6 mi	845	14.3:1	8.0
L.J. Alleman Middle School	4.9 mi	903	17:1	7.6
Ossun Elementary School	5.5 mi	518	17.9:1	7.7
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School	6.2 mi	642	14.6:1	6.6
Edgar Martin Middle School	6.3 mi	513	14.2:1	8.3
Broadmoor Elementary School	6.5 mi	773	14.9:1	8.3

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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

C- 1.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 23%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 426

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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 86.9%

Black 7.7%

Two or More 1.9%

Asian 1.6%

Hispanic 1.2%

Native American 0.5%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

502 SAINT LEO ST, Lafayette, LA 70501

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sts Leo-seton Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Myrtle Place Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Willow Charter Academy (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alice N. Boucher Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lafayette, see our Lafayette schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Willow Charter Academy Lafayette	0.7 mi	613	7.7
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School Lafayette	0.7 mi	425	7.4
Northside High School Lafayette	0.7 mi	727	4.1
J.W. Faulk Elementary School Lafayette	1.1 mi	430	7.1
LAFAYETTE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lafayette	1.2 mi	970	4.0
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy Lafayette	1.4 mi	1,809	3.6
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy Lafayette	1.4 mi	1,366	7.4
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School Lafayette	1.7 mi	291	7.2
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lafayette	1.8 mi	201	4.8
Evangeline Elementary School Lafayette	1.9 mi	642	6.1
Acadian Middle School Lafayette	1.9 mi	388	4.9
TEURLINGS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Lafayette	1.8 mi	781	4.6
J. Wallace James Elementary School Scott	2.1 mi	936	6.8
CATHEDRAL-CARMEL SCHOOL Lafayette	2.4 mi	724	2.5
Myrtle Place Elementary School Lafayette	2.3 mi	374	9.5
Lafayette Middle School Lafayette	2.4 mi	372	6.3
GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lafayette	2.6 mi	26	—
GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lafayette	2.6 mi	25	—
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette Lafayette	2.7 mi	177	5.7
Paul Breaux Middle School Lafayette	2.8 mi	633	2.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$31,723

Median Home Value

$117,200

Median Rent

$867/mo

Population

26,956

College Educated

16.3%

Homeownership

42.3%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

38.4%

Median Age

36.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sts Leo-seton Catholic School

What grades does Sts Leo-seton Catholic School serve?

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sts Leo-seton Catholic School?

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sts Leo-seton Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sts Leo-seton Catholic School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sts Leo-seton Catholic School rank in LA?

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School ranks #218 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Sts Leo-seton Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sts Leo-seton Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Sts Leo-seton 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 Sts Leo-seton Catholic School a religious school?

Sts Leo-seton Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.