For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 613 students in 70501, LA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 70501, LA is Willow Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 70501 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70501, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70501, LA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
70501, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Gr: 4-12
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Gr: K-12
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
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
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 70501, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 70501, LA include Willow Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 70501?
1 public charter schools are located in 70501.
What is the racial composition of students in 70501?
70501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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