2025 Best School Districts in Lafayette, Louisiana
K-12 Schools
- Early College Academy
- Dual enrollment high school in partnership with South Louisiana Community College
- Students can earn an associate degree while completing high school
- David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
- Focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Project-based learning and industry partnerships
- L.J. Alleman Middle School
- Known for its arts and academic magnet programs
- Offers advanced courses and a variety of extracurricular activities
- J. Wallace James Elementary School
- Arts and technology academy
- Integrates arts and technology into core curriculum subjects
Colleges and Universities
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Largest university in the region
- Known for its engineering, computer science, and nursing programs
- South Louisiana Community College
- Offers associate degrees and technical diplomas
- Strong workforce development programs
- Lafayette General Health School of Health Sciences
- Specialized programs in nursing and allied health professions
- Direct pathway to healthcare careers