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Best Lafayette Parish Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 5,506 students in Lafayette Parish, LA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, Jcfa Lafayette and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette Parish, LA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Lafayette Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Lafayette Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Gr: K-12 | 3,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 1,809 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lafayette Parish, LA

Lafayette Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6501 Berkley Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Gr: 9-12
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Gr: 4-12
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Gr: K-12
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, Jcfa Lafayette and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Lafayette Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public charter schools are located in Lafayette Parish?
4 public charter schools are located in Lafayette Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette Parish public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).

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