For the 2023-24 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, Creekside Charter and Bullis 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 California Charter Public Schools (2023-24)
School (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1818.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #1919.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #2020.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Rank: #2121.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 E. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #2222.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
Math: 64% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #2323.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 E. Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Grades: 7-12
| 574 students
Rank: #2424.
Camarillo Of Progressive Education
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 563 students
Rank: #2525.
Elevate
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-7
| 416 students
Rank: #2626.
Inland Leaders Charter
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12375 Ca St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Grades: K-8
| 998 students
Rank: #2727.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Grades: 7-12
| 779 students
Rank: #2828.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #2929.
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3201 E. Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Grades: K-8
| 253 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4467 W. Brd.way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
High Tech La
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Kipp King Collegiate High School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005b Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #3535.
Ross Valley Charter
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Marinda Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Grades: K-5
| 210 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, Creekside Charter and Bullis 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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