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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Baton Rouge Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public charter schools serving 19,313 students in Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Baton Rouge, LA are Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus, Madison Preparatory Academy and Impact Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baton Rouge, LA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). Charter schools in Baton Rouge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter school average of 79% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-10 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 888:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Csal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 412-9900
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #66.
Geo Prep Academy Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 N Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Geo Next Generation High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 Sherwood Forest Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 314-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #99.
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7921 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 212:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Gr: K-9 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Madison Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 336-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 308-3273
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5454 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Gr: K-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 132:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9211 Parkway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Idea Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Helix Legal Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 773-4925
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2020.
Idea Bridge
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Gr: K-12 | 1,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5015 Auto Plex Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 298-1223
Gr: K-10 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
The Emerge School For Autism
Charter School
7760 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 343-4232
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Hearts Harveston
Charter School
11801 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 416-7611
Gr: K-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenilworth Science And Technology Academy
Charter School
8716 Siegen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-8111
Gr: K-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore
Charter School
Privette Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 298-1223
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 448-5399
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott K-8 Academy
Charter School
4055 Prescott Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Baton Rouge, LA include Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus, Madison Preparatory Academy and Impact Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Baton Rouge?
29 public charter schools are located in Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 79% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Baton Rouge are often viewed compared to one another?

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