For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,423 students in Harvey, LA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Harvey, LA are Jcfa, Laureate Academy Charter School and Jefferson Rise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, 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 36% (versus the 35% statewide average). Charter schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Harvey, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Gr: 6-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Harvey, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Harvey, LA include Jcfa, Laureate Academy Charter School and Jefferson Rise Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Harvey?
3 public charter schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 79% (majority Black).
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