For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 562 students in 70816, LA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 70816, LA are Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School, Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School and Zion City School A Redesign School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 70816 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70816, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70816, LA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Gr: PK-7 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Gr: PK-7 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Zion City School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5959 Cadillac Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 70816, LA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 70816, LA include Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School, Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School and Zion City School A Redesign School.
How many public charter schools are located in 70816?
4 public charter schools are located in 70816.
What is the racial composition of students in 70816?
70816 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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