For the 2025 school year, there are 151 charter public schools serving 99,530 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Louisiana are Benjamin Franklin High School, The Willow School and Lake Forest Elementary Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Louisiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
Gr: K-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Gr: K-12 | 3,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-9 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Gr: K-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Slaughter Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2944 Highway 412 West
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Gr: 7-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
International School Of Louisiana
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
Gr: K-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2121.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Gr: K-12 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Gr: 8-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Gr: PK-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2828.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Gr: PK-7 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Gr: PK-12 | 1,566 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked charter public schools in Louisiana include Benjamin Franklin High School, The Willow School and Lake Forest Elementary Charter School.
How many charter public schools are located in Louisiana?
151 charter public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana charter public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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