Ascension Christian School, Elementary School in Gonzales, LA, serves 387 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through sixth grade in a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with 21 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its regular elementary program.
Approximately 21% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
is affiliated with the Christian orientation and offers elementary education in the suburb of Gonzales.
The school is one of several private elementary options nearby, including St.
John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School and The Church Academy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
387 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Ascension Christian School, Elementary School?
The application deadline for Ascension Christian School, Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Ascension Christian School, Elementary School vs. Ascension Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ascension Christian School, Elementary School is Gonzales Baptist Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle School (2.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gonzales Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 98
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
13423 Highway 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Ascension Christian Academy
(Christian)
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gonzales Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 98
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
Ascension Christian High School
(Christian)
14408 E A Academy Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
(Catholic)
311 St Vincent Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-9227
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Tuition listed
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-9782
14.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gonzales Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 98
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
Brittany, LA 70718
(225) 647-5204
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Montessori School
316 East Hwy 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 304-5955
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
13423 Highway 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Ascension Christian Academy
(Christian)
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
212 E New River St
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2803
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
13423 Highway 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 329-4912
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Ascension Christian Academy
(Christian)
14408 E Ascension Academy
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-3924
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 134 students
Ascension Christian High School
(Christian)
14408 E A Academy Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 622-2800
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
St. John Primary ![St. John Primary Photo]( "St. John Primary Photo")
(Catholic)
37407 Duplessis Rd
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 647-2803
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 647-2803
7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 403 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44317 Hwy 429
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6500
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6500
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44365 Hwy 429
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-7950
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-7950
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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