For the 2024 school year, there are 187 public charter schools serving 80,825 students in Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA are Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter, Kipp Iluminar Academy and Community Magnet Charter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Los Angeles, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Equitas #3 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Beacon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 204-0344
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 204-0344
Grades: K-4
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Open Charter Magnet
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Promesa Prep
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
207 S. Dacotah St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 486-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 486-6400
Grades: K-4
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,768 students
Rank: #1010.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #1111.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,609 students
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Raices Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
668 Atlantic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 780-3900
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 780-3900
Grades: K-4
| 571 students
Rank: #1313.
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10101 S. Brd.way
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #1414.
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 State Univ Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #1515.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11561 Gateway Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1616.
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1552 W. Rockwood St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #1717.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 505 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
644 W. 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2020.
El Rio Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2635 Pasadena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #2121.
Isana Palmati Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 355 students
Rank: #2222.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Grades: 6-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Sol Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 800-5220
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 800-5220
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
Rank: #2424.
Ocean Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2050 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5545
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5545
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #2727.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Hollywood
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1316 N. Bronson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4292
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4292
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2828.
Alliance Leichtman-levine Family Foundation Env Sci High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #2929.
Equitas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 201-0440
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 201-0440
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #3030.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4610 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #3131.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 N. Coronado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Grades: K-8
| 798 students
Rank: #3232.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 E. 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #3333.
Libertas College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Grades: 4-8
| 289 students
Rank: #3434.
Gabriella Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1435 Logan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5741
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5741
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #3535.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 W. Mlk Jr Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
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Los Angeles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Grades: 8-11
| 435 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Animo Locke Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Grades: K-2
| 162 students
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Celerity Dyad Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4501 S. Wadsworth
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Celerity Himalia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5100 S. Brd.way Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Celerity Nascent Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3417 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Celerity Octavia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA include Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter, Kipp Iluminar Academy and Community Magnet Charter Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Los Angeles, CA?
186 public charter schools are located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles, CA?
Los Angeles, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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