For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,838 students in Lafayette, LA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA are Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Willow Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, LA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 35% statewide average). Charter schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 79% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lafayette, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 2,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, LA include Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Willow Charter Academy. Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public charter schools are located in Lafayette?
3 public charter schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 79% (majority Black).
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