Mt. Olive Christian School, Athens, LA: grades, students, contact

Overall grade: A+

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

AClass size
A-Years serving families
B+Diversity

What stands out

Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Louisiana
Growing: enrollment up 45% since 2011–12
Serving families in Athens since at least 2011
One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Athens, Louisiana, Mt. Olive Christian School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 148 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Louisiana. Enrollment is up about 45% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 183 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–12
Students: 148
Teachers: 20 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher: 7.4
Boys and girls: Coed · 70 girls, 78 boys
Religious affiliation: Baptist
School day: About 7.5 hours
School year: 183 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges: About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library: Yes

How it compares

Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Louisiana (7 students per teacher).
A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Christian schools in Louisiana.
Compared with 60 Christian schools in Louisiana.

Students by survey year

Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

Student body

White88%

Hispanic or Latino4%

Two or more races3%

Black2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

American Indian or Alaska Native1%

Help paying tuition in Louisiana

These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mt. Olive Christian School whether it takes part.

LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship

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?

Questions about Mt. Olive Christian School

What grades does Mt. Olive Christian School serve?

Mt. Olive Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

How many students attend Mt. Olive Christian School?

About 148 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

How much is tuition at Mt. Olive Christian 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.

Mt. Olive Christian School