For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,009 students in Laguna Niguel, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Laguna Niguel, CA are Community Roots Academy and Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Niguel, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Laguna Niguel have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Roots Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Laguna Niguel, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Laguna Niguel, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Laguna Niguel, CA include Community Roots Academy and Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts. Laguna Niguel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Laguna Niguel?
2 public charter schools are located in Laguna Niguel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Laguna Niguel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Laguna Niguel include: Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts vs. Community Roots Academy
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