For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 596 students in 70053, LA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 70053, LA is Young Audiences Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70053, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70053, LA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Audiences Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Burmaster St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 304-6332
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
70053, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gr: PK-5
910 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 70053, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 70053, LA include Young Audiences Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 70053?
1 public charter schools are located in 70053.
What is the racial composition of students in 70053?
70053 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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