Best Lafayette Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,504 students in Lafayette, LA. The top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA are Jcfa Lafayette, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Willow Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lafayette, LA public charter schools have an score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Lafayette, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Jcfa Lafayette

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Top 20%

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1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448

Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #22.

Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
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Bottom 50%

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205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066

Gr: PK-12 | 1,809 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #33.

Willow Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
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1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377

Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Lafayette, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Algiers Technology Academy (Closed 2020)

6501 Berkley Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071

Gr: 9-12

Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580

Gr: 4-12

C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721

Gr: K-12

Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844

Gr: 5-11

Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School
Charter School

516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585

Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Lerosen Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580

Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

N. P. Moss Middle School (Closed 2012)

805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920

Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Vermilion Elementary School (Closed 2005)

326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140

Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA include Jcfa Lafayette, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Willow Charter Academy. Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.

How many public charter schools are located in Lafayette?

3 public charter schools are located in Lafayette.

What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?

Lafayette public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).