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Maltrait Memorial Catholic School

612 N Hebert Ave - One Crusader Sq
Kaplan, LA 70548
The Mission of Maltrait Memorial Catholic School is threefold: Faith Development, Academic Excellence and Leadership.
Maltrait Memorial Catholic School cooperates with the Church and the parents to assist, guide, inspire, instruct and form the children so that they may perfect themselves spiritually, intellectually, morally, emotionally and socially.
With the help of God's grace, Maltrait strives to promote the supreme goals of human life in this world, and prepare the students at the same time for eternal life.
To achieve this, Maltrait reinforces our Catholic heritage and family values incorporating values of love, prayer, morality and service, all of which are rooted in the home and nurtured in the school.
It is our purpose to give to all students basic religious instruction and formation, basic knowledge, understanding and skill in all the fundamental school academic subjects.
Our objective is to produce a well-rounded person, an individual prepared to fulfill all his duties, those toward his family, civil community, his world, his church, and his God.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1952

Student Body

Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Maltrait ~ Lighting a Path to Jesus
  • The Mission of Maltrait Memorial Catholic School is threefold: Faith Development, Academic Excellence and Leadership. Maltrait Memorial Catholic School cooperates with the Church and the parents to assist, guide, inspire, instruct and form the children so that they may perfect themselves spiritually, intellectually, morally, emotionally and socially. With the help of God's grace, Maltrait strives to promote the supreme goals of human life in this world, and prepare the students at the same time for eternal life. To achieve this, Maltrait reinforces our Catholic heritage and family values incorporating values of love, prayer, morality and service, all of which are rooted in the home and nurtured in the school. It is our purpose to give to all students basic religious instruction and formation, basic knowledge, understanding and skill in all the fundamental school academic subjects. Our objective is to produce a well-rounded person, an individual prepared to fulfill all his duties, those toward his family, civil community, his world, his church, and his God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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