For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,125 students in 70056, LA.
The top ranked public charter school in 70056, LA is Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 70056 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70056, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70056, LA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Behrman Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Grades: K-8
| 1,125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 70056, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 70056, LA include Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish.
How many public charter schools are located in 70056?
1 public charter schools are located in 70056.
What is the racial composition of students in 70056?
70056 public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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