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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 51 public charter schools serving 38,196 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public charter schools in California.
Public Charter Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
1,288 Schools
# Students
406,717 Students
726,493 Students
# Teachers
21,268 Teachers
32,205 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #924 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#900 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
73%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
10%
25%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,323 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,258 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14,773 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11,493 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,323
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,258
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Gr: K-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Gr: K-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Calabash Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23055 Eugene St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Van Gogh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17160 Van Gogh St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Topanga Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22075 Topanga School Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6624 Lockhurst Dr.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6170 Lockhurst Dr.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2525.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12230 El Oro Way
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2288
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2288
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,461 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Superior Street Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9756 Oso Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 349-1410
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 349-1410
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Pomelo Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7633 March Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14755 Greenleaf St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23231 Hatteras St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 347-7097
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 347-7097
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3434.
Riverside Drive Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13061 Riverside Dr.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Taft Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5461 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 227-3600
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 227-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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