Lafayette Mom aims to make living in Lafayette, LA easier for parents. There’s a good chance that Lafayette Mom has a resource for what your family needs, whether that’s a list of fun splash pads or a list of the best schools in Lafayette, Louisiana. Choosing a school is a BIG decision and not one that comes easily. It is our hope that this guide to Lafayette, Louisiana schools and open houses will make it easier for you to navigate open house season and any educational decisions that your family may be making this year.
If you would like to know what LOCAL moms think about the schools in the Lafayette, Louisiana area you can also join the Lafayette Mom Neighborhood groups. These groups are a great place to ask all the pressing questions you may have about school culture, uniforms, daily routines living in Lafayette, Louisiana with kids and more.
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A Guide to Lafayette Schools, Admissions Tours and Open Houses
Episcopal School of Acadiana
At Episcopal School of Acadiana, experience is everything. Through problem-solving, creating, taking action in our communities, and working together to meet challenges, ESA students come to believe that they can learn anything, and they have the curiosity and resourcefulness to make it happen. ESA is a coeducational, independent college preparatory school rooted in the values of Episcopal education. Our Lafayette Campus is home to PK3 through 5th grade, while the Cade Campus includes 6th through 12th. Visit our oak-shaded campuses on Preview Day or schedule a tour any time.
Preview Days:
Tuesday, October 11
Tuesday, October 18
Tuesday, November 15
Monday, December 6
Tuesday, January 10
Tuesday, February 7
The Academy of the Sacred Heart
Join us this October at The Academy of the Sacred Heart and experience the 200-year legacy of all girls Sacred Heart education for girls from 1-year old through 12th grade. Established in 1821, the Academy has devoted two centuries to the education and formation of young women in Acadiana, focused on formation through faith, academics, service, community, and character. Our graduates go on to be deep thinkers and difference makers; women who are independent, intelligent, driven, compassionate, and ready to make their mark in the world. As part of a global network of Sacred Heart schools, our students have the ability to travel worldwide through our exchange program, broadening their horizons, autonomy, and world views. Our rigorous college-preparatory curriculum sharpens their minds and their lifelong love of learning and curiosity. And, more than anything, our girls have the courage to try new things, to use their voices, to persevere in adversity, and challenge themselves to grow and learn every day. Come experience the transformational Academy education that awaits your daughter this!
Contact our admissions office for more details or to schedule a private tour: [email protected].
Berchmans Academy
This October, come experience the difference of a Berchmans Academy education for boys from 1-year old through 12th grade. With a curriculum specifically designed to help boys learn and achieve, the faculty and staff at Berchmans Academy are truly experts in understanding how boys learn and grow. Rooted in the tradition of the Sacred Heart goals of faith, academics, service, community, and character, Berchmans students maximize their curiosity and love of learning in a setting where they are each appreciated for their individual gifts. In an environment created just for boys, our educators seek every opportunity to capture the imagination and interest of students through outdoor learning experiences, hands-on activities that are student driven, and with subject matter points of interest that are relevant and engaging. Our Berchmans graduates go on to be strong gentlemen of great character, faith, and intellect, with compassion and drive to make a difference in the world and to be the best versions of themselves. Come experience the transformational Berchmans education that awaits your son this October!
Contact our admissions office for more details or to schedule a private tour: [email protected].
Ascension Episcopal School
When it comes to our children, one of the most important gifts we can provide for them is opportunity. It not only prepares them for their future but also gives them the independence to discover and define who they are: who they want to be. Our faculty and staff focus on developing the whole child, with a curriculum designed to teach lifelong learning skills. This prepares students to navigate the world and a future that we can only imagine, to hold jobs that do not yet exist, and to face challenges that will not emerge for decades. Ascension Episcopal School provides students with the skill, knowledge, and mindset to propel our graduates into the world with grounding confidence and promise.
Fall 2022 Open House:
October 6, 13, 20
Private tours are available by appointment. Please reach out to our Admissions team at [email protected]
Ascension Episcopal School admits students of all races, religions and national or ethnic backgrounds who meet the criteria for admission.
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School
At Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, our vision begins with building community for those in our care. SPPS staff takes great pride in getting to know each student and giving each one what they need to be successful. We have high expectations while providing the support and tools needed. Our students say they feel safe and loved on our campus. Meeting these basic needs fosters learning. The next ten years will be filled with choices, memories and lessons. Choose us to guide them on the path of religion formation and academic excellence. Choose us today for your child’s future.
St. Pius Elementary School
At St. Pius Elementary School, we are passionate about providing our students with an education that goes beyond what students know and are able to do. We want each and every one of our PreK – 8th graders to embrace, and be an active part of their spiritual, academic and social journey. We partner with each St. Pius family throughout their child’s journey to give our students all that they will need to thrive in today’s world. Our student-centered classrooms and continual growth in our educational practices help those who are part of the St. Pius family become happy, faith-filled and successful citizens who bring the presence of Christ to others.
Contact our Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Brooke Richard, at [email protected] for more details or to schedule a private tour.
St. Thomas More Catholic High School
St. Thomas More Catholic High School is grounded in Catholicism and integrates Christian values in all aspects of the student’s education. The school offers a rigorous academic program and prepares students to be global leaders and 21st century thinkers. St. Thomas More supports its students with a dedicated faculty, technology, facilities, and resources that create the very best opportunities for success in life beyond high school.
St. Thomas More Catholic High School educates students to be seekers of truth, individuals of character and “God’s servant first.”
Contact our admissions office for additional information or to schedule a personal tour at stmcougars.net/admissions.
Teurlings Catholic High School
Teurlings Catholic High School is focused on promoting student learning, religious formation, and personal growth, and will provide an educational and spiritual environment where all individuals can grow in their knowledge of the Lord, witness His love, and thus teach, by example, His ways. Teurlings Catholic High School will provide a quality Catholic educational experience by offering challenging academics, athletics, and extracurricular programs who teach students to live the message of the Gospels and the lifestyle of Jesus Christ.
Contact our admissions office for additional information at [email protected] or visit our website at tchs.net/admissions.
École Saint-Landry
At École Saint-Landry, our students are prepared to be academically proficient, bilingual, and globally competent. Each year, new students with no French experience are invited to join us in Kindergarten or 1st grade so they can immerse with the rest of our student body, who already possess the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors necessary to thrive in today’s increasingly interconnected world. Join us at our Open Houses so you can find out more about how the highly-researched French immersion educational model works at École Saint-Landry, one of only three full-French immersion public schools in all of Louisiana.
Lafayette Living & Education Resources
Signs Your Child is Ready for Preschool
Development in young children sometimes happens in leaps and sometimes in crawls. Instead of relying on a date on a birth certificate or on whether your child knows letters and numbers, look for several of these signs of preschool readiness.
Creating Healthy Screen Time Habits
We strongly encourage you to be involved in your child’s online activity. Trust your gut. If you feel like something is inappropriate, unhealthy, or lacking balance, take action. We owe it to ourselves and our kids to be better digital citizens.
The Case for Single Gender Schools
“After a lot of conversation and prayerful consideration, we made the decision to send our children to single gender schools, and we have been able to watch as our children blossom and grow into the best versions of themselves.”
Tips to Help Manage Academic Transitions
When looking at academic and social transitions for our children, we often fret over the minor things such as uniform changes, new dismissal times and carpool schedules, and homework load. But in addition to those surface-level changes, there are big transitions happening as our toddlers learn to carry their own backpacks and wave goodbye to the car rather than being escorted to the classroom.
So You Have Decided to Homeschool
Even if you have chosen to send your child to school, you can at ANY TIME decide to pull them out and homeschool. You do not have to wait until the end of a year. Let’s make a checklist for things to think about once you’ve committed to homeschooling your child.
Why We Chose Catholic Schools
“The sense of community combined with the Catholic education made our choice a no-brainer. It would be a life-long sacrifice, and it is a spiritual and financial commitment, but Catholic school would be our choice. I truly hope my girls get the same rewards I got from my Catholic education.”
