For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,387 students in Calcasieu Parish, LA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA are Lake Charles Charter Academy, Lake Charles College Prep and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calcasieu Parish, LA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Calcasieu Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Calcasieu Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 923 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Grades: PK-8
| 848 students
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14925 Hwy 27 North
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 786-7963
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 786-7963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 1056
Dequincy, LA 70633
(318) 786-7963
Dequincy, LA 70633
(318) 786-7963
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Calcasieu Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2903 Opelousas St
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-1720
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-1720
Grades: 1-12
| 120 students
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Grades: PK
| 140 students
2001 Russell Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4760
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4760
Grades: PK
| 63 students
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Grades: 8-12
| 434 students
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
2200 Elder St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA include Lake Charles Charter Academy, Lake Charles College Prep and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Calcasieu Parish?
3 public charter schools are located in Calcasieu Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Calcasieu Parish?
Calcasieu Parish public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish include: Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy vs. Lake Charles Charter Academy, Lake Charles Charter Academy vs. Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
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