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
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score14%
ELA Assessment Score22%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 881 students at Lagrange High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Barbe Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
400 Penn Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2.5
Rating
Students
179
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
College Oaks Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3618 Ernest Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2.5
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Pearl Watson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1300 5Th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2.2
Rating
Students
219
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Lagrange High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3420 Louisiana Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2.2
Rating
Students
881
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Henry Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3600 Louisiana Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Combre-Fondel Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2115 Fitzenrieter Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601
2
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Brentwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3825 Brentwood Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Oak Park Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2200 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1.9
Rating
Students
388
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
13%
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2802 Pineview Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1.7
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
1700 East Mcneese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607
1.5
Rating
Students
852
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
11%
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2300 Medora, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1.5
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7%
Fairview Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3955 Gerstner Mem. Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607
1.2
Rating
Students
518
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
1400 Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1
Rating
Students
92
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-K2
500 Malcolm Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
0
Rating
Students
131
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.
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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 9.0 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.