For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 994 students in 70805, LA.
The top ranked public charter school in 70805, LA is Inspire Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 70805 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70805, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70805, LA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5454 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Grades: K-8
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott K-8 Academy
Charter School
4055 Prescott Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
70805, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
4375 East Brookstown
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
4375 Brookstown Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
4375 East Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
5300 Douglas St
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4055 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
6125 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Istrouma Middle Magnet School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
2500 Erie Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-7701
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-7701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mohican Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4050 Tunica St
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-6691
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-6691
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
3875 Byron
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-5913
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-5913
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6481
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6481
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wilma C. Montgomery Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4070 Tunica Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0388
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0388
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 70805, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 70805, LA include Inspire Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 70805?
2 public charter schools are located in 70805.
What is the racial composition of students in 70805?
70805 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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