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Best Louisiana Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 alternative public elementary schools serving 1,709 students in Louisiana.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Louisiana are Amikids Acadiana, Riverside Alternative High School and Central Southwest Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Christian Acres Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Gr: 3-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Gr: 3-12 | 117 students
Rank: #99.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 210-0491
Gr: 2-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Gr: 1-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Frederick Douglass Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gr: 3-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Amikids Caddo
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 San Jacinto St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
Alternative School
1815 Terrace Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Louisiana include Amikids Acadiana, Riverside Alternative High School and Central Southwest Alternative High School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Louisiana?
21 alternative public elementary schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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