For the 2024-25 school year, there are 111 charter public middle schools serving 78,267 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
Rank: #55.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Grades: K-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #66.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 893 students
Rank: #77.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 709 students
Rank: #88.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Grades: K-8
| 869 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Grades: K-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #1111.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Grades: PK-12
| 494 students
Rank: #1212.
Slaughter Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2944 Highway 412 West
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Slaughter, LA 70777
(225) 570-8682
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Grades: 8-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 862 students
Rank: #1515.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5951 Patton Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 620-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: #1616.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,283 students
Rank: #1717.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-7
| 693 students
Rank: #1818.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Grades: PK-12
| 507 students
Rank: #1919.
International School Of Louisiana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
Grades: K-8
| 1,190 students
Rank: #2020.
Virtual Academy Of Lafourche
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877
Grades: K-12
| 494 students
Rank: #2121.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Grades: PK-7
| 848 students
Rank: #2222.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 792 students
Rank: #2323.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Grades: PK-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #2424.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(616) 828-8384
Baker, LA 70714
(616) 828-8384
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #2525.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
Grades: K-12
| 3,928 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 989 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Grades: PK-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #3030.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Grades: K-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #3131.
Geo Prep Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #3232.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Grades: K-12
| 673 students
Rank: #3333.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #3434.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #3535.
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
Grades: 8-12
| 864 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Louisiana include The Willow School, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School and Bayou Community Academy Charter School.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Louisiana?
111 charter public middle schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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