Our Lady of Fatima School is centered in Christ,committed to learning and called to build character in a Catholic environment.
The moral character of the administration, teachers, and students should display a love for Jesus Christ in daily actions, attitudes, and speech, both on and off campus.
The Catholic faith is taught across the curriculum revealing Christ throughout instructional teaching, opportunities to serve, meaningful prayer, and most importantly, the celebration of the Eucharist.
A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning and fosters positive relationships and respect throughout the school.
Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, and apply their learning in meaningful and creative context while being actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
Curriculum and instructional practices, in accordance with state and national standards, should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles.
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs.
Character development is taught through modeling and instruction in order to enhance faith and moral behavior in students' daily lives.
Recognizing that all students are able to succeed, special services and resources are provided to exceptional students.
Developing an awareness of diverse cultures can increase students' understanding and acceptance of different peoples.
Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the continuous improvement of our school's mission to enable students to become spiritual, moral, confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Fatima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
888 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Fatima School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Fatima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Fatima School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Fatima School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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