For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 online public schools serving 4,836 students in Louisiana.
Louisiana online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Louisiana (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Caddo Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8028 Shreve Park Drive
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 603-5910
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 603-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-12 | 3,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Ebr Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Mayflower Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Louisiana?
6 online public schools are available for Louisiana students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Louisiana?
Louisiana online public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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