Best Public Charter Schools in Calcasieu Parish (2025-26)

Best Calcasieu Parish Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,387 students in Calcasieu Parish, LA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA are Lake Charles College Prep, Lake Charles Charter Academy and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Calcasieu Parish, LA public charter schools have an score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Calcasieu Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Calcasieu Parish (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lake Charles College Prep

Charter School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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2801 Power Centre Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 419-2868

Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Lake Charles Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
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3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900

Gr: PK-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
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1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910

Gr: PK-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422

Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%

C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

14925 Hwy 27 North
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 786-7963

C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

P O Box 1056
Dequincy, LA 70633
(318) 786-7963

Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Calcasieu Alternative Site For Elementary Students (Closed 2012)

5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625

Gr: K-5

Calcasieu Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

2903 Opelousas St
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-1720

Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Calcasieu Pm High School (Closed 2004)

1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166

Gr: 8-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420

Gr: PK | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2001 Russell Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4760

Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Lake Charlesboston High School (Closed 2008)

1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594

Gr: 8-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Reynaud Middle School (Closed 2015)

745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800

Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Wonderland Of Play Head Start (Closed 2011)

2200 Elder St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA include Lake Charles College Prep, Lake Charles Charter Academy and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Calcasieu Parish?

3 public charter schools are located in Calcasieu Parish.

What is the racial composition of students in Calcasieu Parish?

Calcasieu Parish public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).

Which public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Calcasieu Parish include: Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy vs. Lake Charles Charter Academy, Lake Charles Charter Academy vs. Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy