For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 644 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 9% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Opelousas, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
St. Landry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Opelousas, Louisiana 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Grades: PK
| n/a students
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Grades: PK
| n/a students
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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