For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,848 students in Orange, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Santiago Middle School and Unity Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orange have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Orange, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
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: #22.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: #33.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1937 W. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 473-0723
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 473-0723
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (Tlc) Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Santiago Middle School and Unity Middle College High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Orange, CA?
4 public charter schools are located in Orange, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange, CA?
Orange, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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