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Best Charter Public Schools in Louisiana (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Louisiana Charter Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 146 charter public schools serving 97,382 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public schools in Louisiana are Benjamin Franklin High School, The Willow School and Lake Forest Elementary Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Gr: K-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
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 | 3,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-10 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 888:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Slaughter Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2944 Highway 412 West
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
International School Of Louisiana
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
Gr: K-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Gr: 8-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5300 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Gr: PK-12 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Gr: PK-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Gr: PK-12 | 1,442 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked charter public schools in Louisiana include Benjamin Franklin High School, The Willow School and Lake Forest Elementary Charter School.
How many charter public schools are located in Louisiana?
146 charter public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana charter public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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