For the 2024 school year, there are 43 public charter schools serving 26,000 students in Orange County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Orange County, CA are Ocsa, Oxford Preparatory - South Orange County and Orange County Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Orange County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Oxford Preparatory - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-8
| 870 students
Rank: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oxford Preparatory - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #66.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #77.
Community Roots Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Grades: K-8
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
California Connections Southern California
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| 4,868 students
Rank: #99.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #1010.
Orange County Of Sciences And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1111.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #1212.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
328 W. Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #1313.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Univ Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #1414.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1515.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 N. Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Grades: 7-12
| 806 students
Rank: #1616.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3857 Birch St. #297
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Grades: PK-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #1717.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1937 W. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 473-0723
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 473-0723
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1818.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 N. Brd.way
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Grades: K-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1919.
Vibrant Minds Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 W. Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Rank: #2020.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: #2121.
Nova Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #2222.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E. Walnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-4300
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-4300
Grades: 3-12
| 331 students
Rank: #2323.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Rancho Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Grades: 7-8
| 1,161 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Birch St., Ste. 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 272 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #2626.
Nova - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #2727.
Palm Lane Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 223-0123
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 223-0123
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: #2828.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Birch St. Ste. 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 363 students
Rank: #2929.
Magnolia Science Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2840 W. 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Rank: #3030.
Vista Condor Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2609 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #3131.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 N. Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #3232.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2609 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: 6-9
| 346 students
Rank: #3333.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 E. Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #3434.
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (Tlc) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Grades: K-6
| 172 students
Rank: #3535.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1669 E. Wilshire Ave. Ste. 605
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4101 Birch Street Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
California Pacific Charter Schs-newcastle (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St., Ste. 175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Epic Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
Excel Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 612 students
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Hbuhsd Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1022 W.minster Mall
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Orange County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Orange County, CA include Ocsa, Oxford Preparatory - South Orange County and Orange County Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Orange County, CA?
43 public charter schools are located in Orange County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County, CA?
Orange County, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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