For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 6,266 students in Louisiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter 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 blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Louisiana (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Edna Karr High School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Louisiana include Benjamin Franklin High School, The Willow School and Lake Forest Elementary Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Louisiana?
6 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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