Best Anaheim Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,185 students in Anaheim, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Anaheim, CA are El Rancho Charter, Dual Language Immersion North County and Vibrant Minds Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Anaheim, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Gr: 7-8 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2030 University Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Gr: K-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Vibrant Minds Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 West Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Epic California Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 North Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Palm Lane Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1646 West Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(657) 213-8980
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Anaheim, CA include El Rancho Charter, Dual Language Immersion North County and Vibrant Minds Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Anaheim?
6 public charter schools are located in Anaheim.
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim?
Anaheim public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Anaheim are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Anaheim include: Epic California Academy vs. Vibrant Minds Charter

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