2019 Best Middle Schools in the Lafayette AreaAbout this List

Episcopal School of Acadiana

• Private School
• Broussard, LA
• PK, K-12
• 64

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 64 Reviews

• A+

• 624 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ascension Episcopal School

• Private School
• Lafayette, LA
• PK, K-12
• 43

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 43 Reviews

• A

• 821 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schools of the Sacred Heart

• Private School
• Grand Coteau, LA
• PK, K-12
• 33

Parent: This school is unique as it is the only school in Louisiana that can offer single gender education for PK-12 for both boys and girls on the same beautiful campus, and has a boarding school in which our children can make friends and be exposed to cultures around the world. The international exchange program with the many Schools of the Sacred Heart also opens up an opportunity for my children to be able to travel abroad and give them a more global perspective. Besides these unique opportunities, it is hard to put into words the feel of this school. It’s rich, near 200 year history, the pride the boys and girls have in their school and the lifelong bonds they make with their fellow brothers and sisters, and the goals of the Sacred Heart that are deeply instilled in the children and their families, give us all a sense that we are blessed to be a part of this holy place.
Read 33 Reviews

• A

• 469 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morse Elementary School

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

• A-

• 198 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mermentau Elementary School

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

• A-

• 150 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Erath Middle School

• Vermilion Parish Public Schools, LA
• 6-8

• A-

• 471 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

L.J. Alleman Middle School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• 4-8

• A-

• 1,101 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Assembly Christian School

• Private School
• New Iberia, LA
• PK, K-12
• 26

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 26 Reviews

• A-

• 312 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Egan Elementary School

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

• A-

• 236 Students
• 20:1 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

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
• 22:1 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-

• 563 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Evangeline Elementary School

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

• B+

• 236 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Estherwood Elementary School

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

• B+

• 250 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edgar Martin Middle School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• 4-8
• 1

Parent: We have had a great experience at EAM. My daughter has thrived there! My son starts in August and looking forward to it! The teachers have been is great over the past 3 years. The guidelines placed on the school through LPSS often seems to cause the most issues. The administration really seems to care for the kids and is always grateful for any parental support that is given.
Read 1 Review

• B+

• 624 Students
• 17:1 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

Branch Elementary School

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

• B+

• 289 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Milton Elementary School

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

• B+

• 969 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Forked Island - E. Broussard Elementary School

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

Niche User: My experience was amazing. I felt right at home. I felt loved and cared for, and when I need something someone was always there for me.
Read 1 Review

• B+

• 311 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Iota Middle School

• Acadia Parish Public Schools, LA
• 6-8

• B+

• 298 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Vermillion Middle School

• Vermilion Parish Public Schools, LA
• 6-8

• B+

• 564 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paul Breaux Middle School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• 5-8
• 6

Senior: This school has a very strict principal with students education and safety as her major focus. the school is in a rougher lower income neighborhood.this can often discourage some parents from enrolling their kids.this is really a terrible shame.there are wonderful opportunites here for students in the general stream or for those enrolled in either the language academy (french immersion program) or the gifted program.
the teachers are excellent and are readily available to discuss any concerns you may have.Many of the teachers have been here for years, they are invested in the school and their students.
The school resource officer is one of the nicest gentlemen I have met in this kind of a position.He is obviously respected and loved by students and staff. I was very comfortable with him looking out for my safety and could talk to him about any issues I may have had
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• 576 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parks Middle School

• St. Martin Parish Public Schools, LA
• 4-8

• B+

• 277 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Youngsville Middle School

• Lafayette Parish Public Schools, LA
• 6-8

• B+

• 609 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio