Admissions
Tours & Open House
Welcome! We are so glad you are here!
Welcome to Ascension Episcopal School — where educational excellence meets a nurturing, faith-based community.
As a parent, choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and we invite you to experience firsthand what makes Ascension so special.
Touring our campuses offers a unique opportunity to walk the halls, meet our dedicated faculty, and see how our students thrive as Blue Gators — growing not just in knowledge, but in character, confidence, and purpose.
We welcome you to join us to discover how Ascension can be the right fit for your family.
💙 Join us for PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE on
Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 am.
🐊 Inquire to schedule a PERSONAL TOUR in
grades PK3 - 12.
🗓️ Applications for the 2027-2028 school
year will open on October 9, 2026.
As a parent, choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and we invite you to experience firsthand what makes Ascension so special.
Touring our campuses offers a unique opportunity to walk the halls, meet our dedicated faculty, and see how our students thrive as Blue Gators — growing not just in knowledge, but in character, confidence, and purpose.
We welcome you to join us to discover how Ascension can be the right fit for your family.
💙 Join us for PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE on
Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 am.
🐊 Inquire to schedule a PERSONAL TOUR in
grades PK3 - 12.
🗓️ Applications for the 2027-2028 school
year will open on October 9, 2026.
The Ascension Advantage
Grades PK3 - K
Peek into Preschool
Housing grades PK3 -Kindergarten, the River Ranch Campus is located on 2.5 acres in the planned community of River Ranch in Lafayette, Louisiana.
💙 Private tours of our River Ranch Campus are available on Thursdays.
💙 Private tours of our River Ranch Campus are available on Thursdays.
💙 Join us for PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE on
Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 am.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on October 9, 2026! First-round decisions are made in January 2027, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 am.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on October 9, 2026! First-round decisions are made in January 2027, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
Grades 1st - 7th
Lower & Middle School Look-In
The Downtown Campus, housing grades 1-7, is located on 7 acres in Lafayette, LA, next to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
💙 Private tours of our Downtown Campus are available on Mondays.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on October 9, 2026! First-round decisions are made in January 2027, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
💙 Private tours of our Downtown Campus are available on Mondays.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on October 9, 2026! First-round decisions are made in January 2027, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
Grades 8th - 12th
Uncover the Upper School
The Sugar Mill Pond Campus, located on 74 acres in the Sugar Mill Pond planned community, houses grades 8-12, just 10 miles south of the Downtown Campus in Youngsville, LA.
💙 Private tours of our Sugar Mill Pond Campus are available on Tuesdays.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on October 9, 2026! First-round decisions are made in January 2027, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
💙 Private tours of our Sugar Mill Pond Campus are available on Tuesdays.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on October 9, 2026! First-round decisions are made in January 2027, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
Why should I inquire and tour now?
Inquiring is the first step in the admissions process. After you complete an inquiry, our team will contact you to set up a tour. While our website offers a glimpse of life at Ascension, the only way to truly experience our school is to see us in action!
For this reason, we offer campus tours year-round and invite you to visit all three campuses to learn how each contributes to Ascension’s mission.
Our application season for the 2027-2028 school year opens on October 9, 2026. Applying takes you a step further in the process and allows us to schedule a screening or shadow day. While we do have availability, some grade levels are full, so...
For this reason, we offer campus tours year-round and invite you to visit all three campuses to learn how each contributes to Ascension’s mission.
Our application season for the 2027-2028 school year opens on October 9, 2026. Applying takes you a step further in the process and allows us to schedule a screening or shadow day. While we do have availability, some grade levels are full, so...
Don’t wait—INQUIRE today!
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Ask a Current Parent
What better way to learn about Ascension than from other Ascension parents?
Email askaparent@ascensionbluegators.org and include the grade level you are interested in so we can best match you with a current Blue Gator parent to answer any questions you may have.
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Contact
P. 337-233-9748
Main Address:
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501
Main Address:
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501
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P. 337-233-9748 x 501
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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension School (Ascension Episcopal School) admits qualified students without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. We are a welcoming community.