For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public charter schools serving 8,680 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Ana, CA are Ocsa, Samueli Academy and Nova Academy Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Santa Ana, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Gr: K-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Gr: K-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Nova Academy - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Vista Condor Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Gr: 6-9 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County
Charter School
20 West 7th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 795-3729
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 795-3729
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Meridian Global Academy
Charter School
1300 S. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 988-2719
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 988-2719
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Santa Ana, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
2701 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1010 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Ana, CA include Ocsa, Samueli Academy and Nova Academy Early College High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Ana?
15 public charter schools are located in Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Santa Ana include: Edward B. Cole Academy vs. Scholarship Prep - Orange County, Nova Academy Early College High School vs. Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, Orange County Educational Arts Academy vs. El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
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