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

Best Lafayette Parish Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 5,506 students in Lafayette Parish, LA. The top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, Jcfa Lafayette and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lafayette Parish, LA public charter schools have an score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Lafayette Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
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10/

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600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209

Gr: K-12 | 3,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Jcfa Lafayette

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448

Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #33.

Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
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205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066

Gr: PK-12 | 1,809 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #44.

Willow Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
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1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377

Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Algiers Technology Academy (Closed 2020)

6501 Berkley Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071

Gr: 9-12

Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

516 East Pinhook Rd
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

Gr: K-12

Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844

Gr: 5-11

Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School
Charter School

516 East Pinhook St
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

Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

N. P. Moss Middle School (Closed 2012)

805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920

Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Vermilion Elementary School (Closed 2005)

326 Gauthier Road
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 Parish, LA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, Jcfa Lafayette and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Lafayette Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.

How many public charter schools are located in Lafayette Parish?

4 public charter schools are located in Lafayette Parish.

What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Parish?

Lafayette Parish public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).