For the 2023-24 school year, there are 146 charter public schools serving 86,296 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Louisiana are Benjamin Franklin High School, Lusher Charter 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 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Louisiana Charter Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
Math: 91% | 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
| 1,008 students
Rank: #22.
Lusher Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 89%
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
| 1,917 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 87%
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
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Bayou Community Charter School
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 79%
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
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 859 students
Rank: #66.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 58% | 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
| 1,656 students
Rank: #77.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
Grades: K-8
| 702 students
Rank: #88.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 Sterlington Highway
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Grades: K-12
| 973 students
Rank: #1010.
Basis Baton Rouge
Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12010 Lakeland Park Blvd. Sui
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 394-9576
Grades: K-7
| 736 students
Rank: #1111.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Grades: PK-11
| 437 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Jcfa Lafayette
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
| 63 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
The Net Charter High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 228-4294
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 228-4294
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 688-2301
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 688-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #1515.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: #1616.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5951 Patton Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
Grades: PK-11
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1717.
Slaughter Community Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2944 Highway 412 West
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #1818.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 56%
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
| 792 students
Rank: #1919.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3837 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #2020.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2426 Esplanade
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Grades: PK-7
| 776 students
Rank: #2121.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Grades: PK-12
| 427 students
Rank: #2222.
International School Of Louisiana
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
Grades: K-8
| 1,184 students
Rank: #2323.
Virtual Of Lafourche
Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Grades: K-12
| 487 students
Rank: #2424.
Laureate Charter School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #2525.
New Harmony High Institute
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 Douglas
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 444-9404
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 444-9404
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #2626.
International High School Of New Orleans
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
Grades: 9-13
| 374 students
Rank: #2727.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2012 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Jcfa
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 410-3121
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Jcfa-east
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Grades: 8-12
| 165 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3649 Laurel St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 267-3882
Grades: 8-12
| 124 students
Rank: #3232.
University View Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
Math: 22% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4664 Jamestown Ave Suite 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| 3,708 students
Rank: #3333.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Grades: PK-12
| 961 students
Rank: #3434.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #3535.
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School
Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5625 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 324-7061
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 324-7061
Grades: 9-13
| 529 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, Lusher Charter 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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