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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
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
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)
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lake Castle Madisonville is Christ Episcopal School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Mary Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students Avg. class size: 21 students
New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School ![New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School Photo - The front door of the School]( "New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School Photo - The front door of the School")
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
4375 Highway 22
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-1627
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-1627
4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Avg. class size: 1 student
Archbishop Hannan High School ![Archbishop Hannan High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hannan High School Photo")
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
4.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
Archbishop Hannan High School ![Archbishop Hannan High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hannan High School Photo")
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
4.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
6.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Mary Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Archbishop Hannan High School ![Archbishop Hannan High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hannan High School Photo")
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
4.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
607 Heavens Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 845-7111
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Mary Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 W Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2466
4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 448 students Avg. class size: 21 students
New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School ![New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School Photo - The front door of the School]( "New Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School Photo - The front door of the School")
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
4375 Highway 22
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-1627
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-1627
4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Avg. class size: 1 student
Montessori Christian Academy Llc
Montessori School (Christian)
4441 Iberville St
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2720
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2720
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
317 Highway 1077
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 1,010 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Cedar Street
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3355
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3355
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
2.3 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 1,480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
4.2 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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