2019 Best Elementary Schools in the Lafayette AreaAbout this List

Episcopal School of Acadiana

• Private School
• Broussard, LA
• PK, K-12
• 63

Parent: We relocated to the Lafayette area from another state approximately 4-5 years ago. We always wanted our children to get the very best opportunities within our residential location. Moving from out of state, we quickly learned that ESA offerred the best overall opportunities for our children. The one thing that we notice where the school really continues to struggle at is the lack of diversity! The diversity within this school is grossly over represented on this website. Overall, this is school has a really good curriculum with many different extracurricular activities for the children.
Read 63 Reviews

• A+

• 624 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ascension Episcopal School

• Private School
• Lafayette, LA
• PK, K-12
• 42

Senior: Having been attending the school since I was in kindergarten, Ascension has undeniably become my second home. I honestly believe I am with my school family more than with my biological one.

One of my favorited aspects of Ascension is the freedom granted to its students to truly explore their own unique interests and be themselves. Additionally, Ascension creates a community atmosphere in which students are not only permitted but encouraged to openly communicate with their teachers on a personal level. Through this, I believe this school has successfully prepared me to later exist amidst a professional environment following graduation!
Read 42 Reviews

• A

• 821 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schools of the Sacred Heart

• Private School
• Grand Coteau, LA
• PK, K-12
• 29

Senior: It's hard to describe what being at Sacred Heart is like. I'll start with one word: family. Being at an all girl's school for the past four years has opened my mind and my heart. The girls here are not just my friends, but they are my family. Through the five goals and criteria, I've learned what it means to be independent and but I've also learned to depend on others when I'm in need. The community here thrives on connection and understanding and everyone is welcome. Since the class sizes are so small, you get more time in your classes to ask questions and the teachers don't move on until you understand a concept or the task at hand. Most classes are discussion based which means there are no wrong answers; students are encouraged to talk freely with guidance from the teacher. The idea of leaving this school behind after graduation is sad, but I know I will always have a home at Sacred Heart.
Read 29 Reviews

• A

• 469 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morse Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-7

• A-

• 193 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Delcambre Elementary School

• Iberia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 515 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mermentau Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-7

• A-

• 156 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Assembly Christian School

• Private School
• New Iberia, LA
• PK, K-12
• 25

Alum: Because the school is so small it really allows the teachers to focus on student's individual needs. In my experience I had a few teachers I formed great relationships. There were also some teachers that made their class really hard, but in the end prepared me the most for college. When I was there the sports were not really that great. The teams had fun but not always the best coaching, but I've heard they improved a lot since I've graduated a few years ago. Lastly, all the staff are godly men and women who truly love the Lord and the students. Many of them have taught me lessons both in and out of the classroom that I still remember to this day.
Read 25 Reviews

• A-

• 312 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Egan Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-8

• A-

• 242 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

L. Leo Judice Elementary School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 372 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Broadmoor Elementary School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-4

• A-

• 636 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Woodvale Elementary School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-4

• A-

• 623 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westminster Christian Academy

• Private School
• Opelousas, LA
• PK, K-12
• 63

Senior: I love the faculty members. There are a few good teachers there that are willing to go the extra mile to help you understand a lesson, work with you, build relationships with you, and pray with you. They are a very good college preparatory school when it comes to academics. Athletics were pretty good this 2016- 2017 year. I would like to see administration actually listen to what their students have to say and not look at them as incoherent children and I would also like to see an administration change. Not everyone in administration is as Christian as they portray to be and they don't attack situations head on as they should; they like to sweep it under the rug and ostracize those who don't agree with their actions and decisions. I feel the school may be going in a direction it was never intended to be.
Read 63 Reviews

• A-

• 1,070 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Crowley Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• K-5

• A-

• 338 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Caneview Elementary School

• Iberia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 538 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Green T. Lindon Elementary School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-4

• A-

• 808 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Richard Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-8
• 8

Niche User: It's the best school in the snowboarding because it is on top, so the teachers are devoted to not falling from the high pedestal.
Read 8 Reviews

• A-

• 442 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John Paul the Great Academy

• Private School
• Lafayette, LA
• PK, K-12
• 11

Senior: My school encourages their students to reach their full potential, offering guidance to the whole person, not just college preparation and gearing one for a future career. They desire to form the whole person and bring them to their absolute best.
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• A-

• 271 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mire Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-8
• 1

Works Here: Mire is a great school and getting better. The physical facilities are somewhat run down and old, but the gym has a/c and some of the classrooms are brand new.
Read 1 Review

• A-

• 577 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parks Primary School

• St. Martin Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-4

• A-

• 548 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Loreauville Elementary School

• Iberia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 640 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Lewis Elementary School

• Iberia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 684 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ernest Gallet Elementary School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 925 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Evangeline Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-8

• B+

• 254 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Estherwood Elementary School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-7

• B+

• 243 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highland Baptist Christian School

• Private School
• New Iberia, LA
• PK, K-12
• 20

Parent: Our child has been at Highland Baptist Christian School since kindergarten. Almost half of the students that she will be graduating with have been her friend from day one. HBCS is more like a family than a school.

We like that HBCS is a small school that provides a big school education. They offer a full academic program, so the students graduate ready to move on to college without having to go into remedial programs. We appreciate that the teachers take the time to make sure that each student is reaching their full potential.

The old administrator was good, but the new administrator is excellent. With his leadership the school has done nothing but improve over the last two years. He is very active through out the school, and knows most of the 500 students by their first name.
Read 20 Reviews

• B+

• 469 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio