For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,504 students in Lafayette, LA. The top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA are Jcfa Lafayette, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Willow Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, LA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lafayette, LA (2025)
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 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 1,809 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Lafayette, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 4-12
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
Gr: K-12
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
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
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lerosen Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA include Jcfa Lafayette, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Willow Charter Academy. Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public charter schools are located in Lafayette?
3 public charter schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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