Lake Castle Madisonville (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

Lake Castle Madisonville in Madisonville, LA serves 696 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.

Founded in 1995, the school employs 36 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.

The student body includes 21.79% students of color, reflecting demographic diversity within the community.

Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for largest student enrollment.

This rural Louisiana PK–8 private school offers a co–ed regular elementary and secondary program.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 696 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1995

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

696 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Lake Castle Madisonville Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Excellence in Education

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Christian Trent - Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB draft.
- Ben Yokley - Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB draft.
- Blake Butera - Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2015 MLB draft.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Lake Castle Madisonville?

Lake Castle Madisonville famous alumni include: Christian Trent - Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB draft., Ben Yokley - Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB draft. and Blake Butera - Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2015 MLB draft..

What is Lake Castle Madisonville's ranking?

Lake Castle Madisonville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Lake Castle Madisonville?

The application deadline for Lake Castle Madisonville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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