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Maltrait Memorial Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Kaplan, LA

612 N Hebert Ave, Kaplan, LA 70548

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
  • Serving families in Kaplan since at least 2011

In Kaplan, Louisiana, Maltrait Memorial Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 96 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Lafayette. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
96
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 54 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    132’11–12132’13–14119’15–16102’17–1895’19–2096’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K13
    K6
    113
    27
    39
    417
    58
    612
    713
    811

    Student body

    White95%
    Black2%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Maltrait Memorial Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Maltrait Memorial Catholic School

    What grades does Maltrait Memorial Catholic School serve?

    Maltrait Memorial Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Maltrait Memorial Catholic School?

    About 96 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Maltrait Memorial Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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