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Best Opelousas Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 644 students in Opelousas, LA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Opelousas, LA are Js Clark Leadership Academy and St. Landry Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelousas, LA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Opelousas, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
St. Landry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1218 East Leo St
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
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Gr: PK
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Gr: PK
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Gr: PK
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Gr: PK
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Gr: PK
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Gr: PK
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Gr: PK
1203 Burr Street
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 Opelousas, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Opelousas, LA include Js Clark Leadership Academy and St. Landry Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Opelousas?
2 public charter schools are located in Opelousas.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?
Opelousas public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).

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