For the 2025 school year, there are 151 charter public schools serving 99,530 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 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #22.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 2,120 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
Grades: K-8
| 727 students
Rank: #66.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Grades: K-12
| 3,002 students
Rank: #77.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 939 students
Rank: #88.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 715 students
Rank: #99.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Grades: K-9
| 928 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Grades: K-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #1212.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1414.
Slaughter Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2944 Highway 412 West
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Grades: 8-12
| 273 students
Rank: #1818.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 980 students
Rank: #1919.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 985 students
Rank: #2020.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,303 students
Rank: #2121.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #2222.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #2323.
International School Of Louisiana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
Grades: K-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #2424.
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #2525.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Grades: PK-7
| 887 students
Rank: #2626.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 738 students
Rank: #2727.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Grades: PK-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #2828.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2929.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #3030.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| 4,079 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Grades: PK-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #3535.
Elan Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
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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?
151 charter public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana charter public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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