For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,299 students in 70117, LA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 70117, LA are Kipp Leadership, Frederick A. Douglass High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 70117 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 35% statewide average). Charter schools in 70117, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 79% (majority Black).
Best 70117, LA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Leadership
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Frederick A. Douglass High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3820 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6255
Gr: 9-13 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 70117, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 70117, LA include Kipp Leadership, Frederick A. Douglass High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical.
How many public charter schools are located in 70117?
3 public charter schools are located in 70117.
What is the racial composition of students in 70117?
70117 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 79% (majority Black).
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