For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 333 students in 70570, LA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 70570, LA is Js Clark Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 70570 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70570, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70570, LA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
70570, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 70570, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 70570, LA include Js Clark Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 70570?
1 public charter schools are located in 70570.
What is the racial composition of students in 70570?
70570 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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