For the 2026 school year, there are 8 online public schools serving 7,703 students in Louisiana.
Louisiana online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Louisiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Caddo Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8028 Shreve Park Drive
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 603-5910
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 603-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 348:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Gr: K-12 | 4,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Ebr Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Mayflower Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Gr: K-12 | 2,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Louisiana?
8 online public schools are available for Louisiana students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Louisiana?
Louisiana online public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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