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Best Louisiana Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 107 charter public elementary schools serving 78,968 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Louisiana are The Willow School, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School and Bayou Community Academy 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 25% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Gr: K-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Gr: K-12 | 3,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-10 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 888:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
International School Of Louisiana
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
Gr: K-8 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5300 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Gr: PK-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Gr: PK-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Gr: PK-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2626.
Csal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 412-9900
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #2727.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2828.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Geo Prep Academy Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 N Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 2,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Homer Plessy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1423 Saint Philip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 503-0055
Gr: PK-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Elan Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3434.
Delta Charter School Mst
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lynwood Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Gr: K-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3535.
Arthur Ashe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 Gardena Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 373-6267
Gr: K-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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 The Willow School, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School and Bayou Community Academy 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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