Louisiana›Calcasieu Parish›Lake Charles
Best Schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Compare 34 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
34
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
18,558
Total Students
Across Lake Charles
11.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
34 schools found
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
publicelementaryK-5
2711 Common Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
9.5
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
95%
Prien Lake Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3741 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
7.4
Rating
Students
639
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
70%
Grand Lake High School
publichighGrade 7-12
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake, Lake Charles, LA 70607
6.2
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Lebleu Settlement Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6509 Hwy 3059, Lake Charles, LA 70615
6.2
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
5.9
Rating
Students
736
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
54%
Sam Houston High School
publichighGrade 9-12
880 S H Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611
5.8
Rating
Students
1,141
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
55%
Moss Bluff Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
215 School Street, Lake Charles, LA 70611
5.7
Rating
Students
969
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
58%
Dolby Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
817 Jefferson Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605
5.5
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Grand Lake Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1039 Hwy 384, Lake Charles, LA 70607
5.2
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Alfred M. Barbe High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2200 West Mcneese, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4.9
Rating
Students
1,908
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
42%
Moss Bluff Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1104 Recreation Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70611
4.6
Rating
Students
781
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
34%
St. John Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4.5
Rating
Students
670
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
36%
S. J. Welsh Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1500 W Mcneese, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4.4
Rating
Students
1,011
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
38%
F. K. White Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1000 E Mcneese, Lake Charles, LA 70607
3.7
Rating
Students
614
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
29%
Gillis Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
916 Topsy Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
3.5
Rating
Students
650
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
37%
Lake Charles Charter Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3160 Power Center Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70607
3.1
Rating
Students
951
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
301 Tekel Road, Lake Charles, LA 70607
3
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2501 Seventh Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Lake Charles College Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2801 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2.5
Rating
Students
624
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Oak Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2001 18Th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2.5
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana is home to 34 schools serving over 18,558 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math43%
ELA54%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)15
Moderate (15-20:1)5
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 5% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,908 students at Alfred M. Barbe High School
- Best ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
There are 34 schools in Lake Charles, serving 18,558 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Lake Charles?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Lake Charles include schools with ratings of 9.5 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lake Charles?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lake Charles is 11.7:1.