For the 2025 school year, there are 826 charter public middle schools serving 506,496 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in California are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Bullis Charter and Yu Ming Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Gr: K-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Gr: K-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Gr: K-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Gr: K-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4087 North Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Gr: 7-8 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Inland Leaders Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12375 California St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Gr: K-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Gr: K-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2626.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Gr: K-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #2929.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Gr: K-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3232.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #3333.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in California?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in California include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Bullis Charter and Yu Ming Charter.
How many charter public middle schools are located in California?
826 charter public middle schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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