For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,387 students in 70607, LA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 70607, LA are Lake Charles College Prep, Lake Charles Charter Academy and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 70607 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70607, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 70607, LA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Charles College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 70607, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 70607, LA include Lake Charles College Prep, Lake Charles Charter Academy and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 70607?
3 public charter schools are located in 70607.
What is the racial composition of students in 70607?
70607 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).
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