For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 749 students in Opelousas, LA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Opelousas, LA are Js Clark Leadership Academy and St. Landry Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelousas, LA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). Charter schools in Opelousas 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 Public Charter Schools in Opelousas, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
St. Landry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Gr: K-7 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Opelousas, LA include Js Clark Leadership Academy and St. Landry Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Opelousas?
2 public charter schools are located in Opelousas.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?
Opelousas 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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