Best �� Charter Schools in Opelousas, LA (2025-26)

Best Opelousas �� Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and score of 26% (versus the 34% 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).

Best �� Charter Schools in Opelousas, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Js Clark Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

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1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222

Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #22.

St. Landry Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
:

Bottom 50%

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1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367

Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] Show Closed �� Schools in Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas, Louisiana �� Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Creswell Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892

Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

North Elementary School (Closed 2020)

308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629

Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761

Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

St. Landry Parish Head Start Grand Coteau/sunset (Closed 2023)

361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Krotz Springs (Closed 2023)

386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Lawtell (Closed 2023)

9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Lebeau (Closed 2023)

6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Leonville (Closed 2023)

4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Opelousas (Closed 2023)

910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Port Barre (Closed 2023)

1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365

Gr: PK

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892

Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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).