For the 2024 school year, there are 109 charter public elementary schools serving 69,741 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Louisiana are Lusher Charter School, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School and Bayou Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
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-8
| 931 students
Rank: #2424.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Grades: K-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #2525.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #2626.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Statesman Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Rank: #2727.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 880 students
Rank: #2828.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(504) 322-7543
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(504) 322-7543
Grades: K-12
| 1,918 students
Rank: #2929.
Geo Prep Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #3030.
Elan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Park Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 619-9720
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #3131.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Grades: K-12
| 733 students
Rank: #3232.
Delta Charter School Mst
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lynwood Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Grades: K-12
| 457 students
Rank: #3333.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Audubon Charter School - Gentilly
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Painters Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7100
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Maid Marion
New Orleans, LA 70129
(504) 503-0110
New Orleans, LA 70129
(504) 503-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Louisiana include Lusher Charter School, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School and Bayou Community Charter School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Louisiana?
109 charter public elementary schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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