St. Margaret Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lake Charles, LA
2510 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Lake Charles
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- Serving families in Lake Charles since at least 2011
In Lake Charles, Louisiana, St. Margaret Catholic School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 246 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Lake Charles. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 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
- 246
- Teachers
- 28.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 128 girls, 118 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lake Charles
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 St. Margaret Catholic School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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 St. Margaret Catholic School
What grades does St. Margaret Catholic School serve?
St. Margaret Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Margaret Catholic School?
About 246 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Margaret 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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