For the 2024 school year, there are 1301 charter public schools serving 679,407 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in California are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Canyon Charter Elementary School and Creekside Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in California (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #55.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #88.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 San Luis Bay Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-7169
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-7169
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Rank: #1010.
University Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1111.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 E. Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 N. Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1313.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Liberty Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
170 Liberty Sch Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: 1-6
| 160 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Rank: #1616.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1717.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1818.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #1919.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2020.
Oxford Preparatory - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-8
| 870 students
Rank: #2121.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Summit Public School: Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
905 Campus Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 556-1110
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 556-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #2424.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Grades: K-12
| 417 students
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Iluminar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4800 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 800-5218
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 800-5218
Grades: K-4
| 569 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11724 Addison St.
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 761-5115
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 761-5115
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2828.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #2929.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Credo High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Rank: #3232.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #3333.
Gravenstein Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3135 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
Grades: K-7
| 391 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in California?
The top ranked charter public schools in California include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Canyon Charter Elementary School and Creekside Charter.
How many charter public schools are located in California?
1,301 charter public schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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