For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 613 students in 70501, LA.
The top ranked public charter school in 70501, LA is Willow Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 70501 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70501, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70501, LA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Grades: K-8
| 613 students
70501, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Grades: 5-11
| n/a students
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Grades: 4-8
| 328 students
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 70501, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 70501, LA include Willow Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 70501?
1 public charter schools are located in 70501.
What is the racial composition of students in 70501?
70501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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