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.
Contact Angelle Adams, Director of Admissions, to set up your tour!
📧 aadams@ascensionbluegators.org
☎️ (337) 233 - 9748 x501
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.
Contact Angelle Adams, Director of Admissions, to set up your tour!
📧 aadams@ascensionbluegators.org
☎️ (337) 233 - 9748 x501
The Ascension Advantage
Grades PK3 - K
Preschool
Housing grades PK3 - K, the River Ranch Campus is located on 2.5 acres in the planned community of River Ranch in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Limited spots are available in each grade level, so don't delay in filling out an inquiry to begin the admissions process. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open.
Grades 1st - 7th
Lower & Middle School
The Downtown Campus, housing grades 1 - 7, is located on 7 acres in Lafayette, LA neighboring the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Our doors are always open for personal tours!
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! First-round decisions are made in January 2026, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! First-round decisions are made in January 2026, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
Grades 8th - 12th
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.
Our doors are always open for personal tours!
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! First-round decisions are made in January 2026, so applying early gives you priority enrollment.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! First-round decisions are made in January 2026, 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 provides a glimpse of what life is like at Ascension, the only way to truly experience our school is to see us in action! For this reason, we offer campus tours throughout the year and invite you to tour all three campuses to learn how each contributes to Ascension’s mission.
Our application season for the 2026-2027 school year opens on October 10, 2025. 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...
Our application season for the 2026-2027 school year opens on October 10, 2025. 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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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
Admissions
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.