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Lafayette Parish Public Schools

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

49

public schools

Total Enrollment

36,349

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lafayette Parish public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Louisiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lafayette Parish has 5 district entries. Lafayette Parish is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 45 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Lafayette has the most listed schools, with 30 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

49

in Lafayette Parish

Reported Enrollment

36,349

49 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

4

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25
Middle10
High11
Other3

5 School Districts in Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish

45 schools
32,377 students

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

1 school
1,878 students

Lafayette Charter Foundation

1 school
1,350 students

Willow Charter Academy

1 school
654 students

JCFA Lafayette

1 school
90 students

49 Public Schools in Lafayette Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 49 matching schools

Southside High School

Lafayette Parish

Youngsville, 70592 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,910 students

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

Youngsville, 70592 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,878 students

Lafayette High School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70506 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,852 students

Acadiana High School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70506 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,813 students

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70501 / City: Midsize

Profile6–12Vocational1,388 students

Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

Lafayette Charter Foundation

Lafayette, 70507 / City: Midsize

ProfileKG–12Charter1,350 students

Milton Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Milton, 70558 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary1,332 students

O. Comeaux High School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70508 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,098 students

Carencro High School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70507 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,096 students

L.J. Alleman Middle School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70503 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle952 students

J. Wallace James Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Scott, 70583 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary939 students

Woodvale Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70503 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary890 students

Green T. Lindon Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Youngsville, 70592 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary880 students

Martial Billeaud Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Broussard, 70518 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary822 students

Broadmoor Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70503 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary801 students

Charles M. Burke Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Duson, 70529 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary714 students

Carencro Heights Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Carencro, 70520 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary711 students

Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, 70508 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary710 students

Ernest Gallet Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Youngsville, 70592 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary702 students

Ridge Elementary School

Lafayette Parish

Duson, 70529 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary695 students

Lafayette Parish school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lafayette Parish school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Louisiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lafayette Parish public school directory?

The directory lists 49 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lafayette Parish?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lafayette Parish list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lafayette Parish schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lafayette Parish?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lafayette Parish directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Lafayette Parish Education OverviewCounty school score: 21/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.