Catholic school serving PreK-8th grade in Lake Charles with special support for learning differences, ADD/ADHD, small classes of 16 students
St. Margaret Catholic School serves students in prekindergarten through 8th grade in Lake Charles, LA, with specific support for students with varying special needs, including learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school maintains an average class size of 16 students, allowing for more individualized attention to meet diverse learning needs alongside strong academic and spiritual development.
The school offers learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support within its curriculum, which emphasizes both traditional and innovative academic skills. Students benefit from religious education, art, music, computer, and physical education. The supportive environment is designed to foster spiritual, physical, and academic growth for all learners, including those with documented special needs.
Founded in 1949, St. Margaret is a Catholic, co-ed school with rolling admissions. Tuition starts at $5,170 annually with flexible rates based on parish membership. The school welcomes families seeking a faith-based education with integrated support for learning differences and attention-related challenges. Contact Admissions Director Kelli Fontenot at (337) 436-7959 or visit stmcs.com for more information.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students300
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$5,170
Est.1949
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1949 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,170 |
| Tuition Notes | SMCS offers 3 different tuition rates based upon church parish membership. |
| Total Students | 300 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kelli Fontenot |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 34 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Varying Special Needs
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Football · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Altar Servers · Chess Club · Come Lord Jesus · Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts · DARE · Junior Beta Club · Junior Catholic Daughters · National Junior Honor Society · Respect Life Club · Science Club · Science Fair · Social Studies Fair · Spanish Club · Student Council · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Cantors · Elementary Choir · Junior High Choir |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | stmcs.com/calendar |