Top 10 Best California Alternative Public Schools (2021)
For the 2021 school year, there are 1070 alternative public schools serving 137,057 students in California.
The top ranked alternative public schools in California are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School and Alameda Science And Technology Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top California Alternative Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.William & Marian Ghidotti High School Alternative School250 Sierra College Dr.
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12 | 162 students
- Rank: #22.Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School Alternative School17020 Labrador St.
Magnet School
Math: 86% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Grades: 1-5 | 747 students
- Rank: #33.Alameda Science And Technology Institute Alternative School555 Atlantic Ave.
Magnet School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12 | 187 students
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- Rank: #44.Technology High School Alternative School1801 E. Cotati Ave.
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Grades: 9-12 | 326 students
- Rank: #55.Soar High (students On Academic Rise) Alternative School3041 W. Ave. K
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Grades: 9-12 | 419 students
- Rank: #66.Fallbrook Homeschool Academy Alternative School300 Heald Ln
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-8 | 39 students
- Rank: #77.International Polytechnic High School Alternative School3801 W. Temple Ave., Bldg. 128
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 839-2320
Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
- Rank: #88.Downtown Business High School Alternative School1081 W. Temple St.
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12 | 1,035 student
- Rank: #99.Sierra View Elementary School Alternative School1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Math: 76% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Grades: K-5 | 580 students
- Rank: #1010.Venture (alternative) Alternative School10540 Albion Rd.
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10%10
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
Grades: K-12 | 176 students
- Rank: #1111.Early College High School Alternative School2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 241-6108
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
- Rank: #1212.Design Science Middle College High School Alternative School2004 E. Cambridge Ave.
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7353
Grades: 9-12 | 268 students
- Rank: #13-1413.- 14.Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School Alternative School3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12 | 40 students
- Rank: #13-1413.- 14.Alternative Family Education Alternative School840 N. Branciforte Ave.
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Grades: K-12 | 128 students
- Rank: #1515.Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy Alternative School10039 E. Palm St.
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Grades: K-12 | 197 students
- Rank: #1616.Env Academy Of Research Technical And Earth Scis Alternative School2626 Michael Dr.
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3686
Grades: K-5 | 539 students
- Rank: #1717.Mission Vista High School Alternative School1306 Melrose Dr.
Math: 60% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Grades: 9-12 | 1,677 student
- Rank: #1818.Grossmont Middle College High School Alternative School8800 Grossmont College Dr.
Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 10%10
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12 | 72 students
- Rank: #1919.Asawa (ruth) Sf School Of The Arts A Public School Alternative School555 Portola Dr.
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%10
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5700
Grades: 9-12 | 756 students
- Rank: #2020.Davis School For Independent Study Alternative School526 B St.
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Grades: K-12 | 107 students
- Rank: #2121.Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School Alternative School1200 N. Cornwell St.
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 90%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,861 student
- Rank: #2222.Academy Of The Redwoods Alternative School7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
- Rank: #2323.Public Safety Academy Alternative School230 Atlantic Ave.
Math: 57% | Reading: 80%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Grades: 5-12 | 710 students
- Rank: #2424.Middle College High School Alternative School1260 W. Esperanza St.
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20%10
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Grades: 9-12 | 274 students
- Rank: #2525.Capistrano Virtual/home Alternative School32972 Calle Perfecto
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20%10
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8 | 103 students
- Rank: #2626.Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet Alternative School15848 Stare St.
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20%10
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8661
Grades: K-5 | 831 students
- Rank: #27-2827.- 28.Mountain Valley Academy Alternative School1010 Ramona St.
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12 | 246 students
- Rank: #27-2827.- 28.Santa Monica Alternative (k-8) Alternative School2525 Fifth St.
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Grades: K-8 | 224 students
- Rank: #2929.Carpinteria Family Alternative School1480 Linden Ave.
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Grades: K-5 | 73 students
- Rank: #3030.Parkview Alternative School2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12 | 212 students
- Rank: #3131.Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies Alternative School18605 Erwin St.
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12 | 2,085 students
- Rank: #3232.Acalanes Center For Independent Study Alternative School1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Grades: 9-12 | 24 students
- Rank: #3333.El Camino High School Alternative School61 Day Road
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Grades: 9-12 | 255 students
- Rank: #3434.South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts Alternative School2060 W. 35th St.
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20%10
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5 | 477 students
- Rank: #3535.Mariposa School Of Global Education Alternative School6050 N. Calmfield Ave.
Math: 57% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 707-7144
Grades: K-8 | 386 students
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