For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,417 students in Sylmar, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sylmar, CA are Fenton Avenue Charter, Sylmar Charter High School and Discovery Charter Preparatory #2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylmar, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sylmar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Sylmar, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fenton Avenue Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11828 Gain St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 896-7482
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 896-7482
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sylmar Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3700
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13570 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 897-1187
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 897-1187
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Sylmar, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sylmar, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sylmar, CA include Fenton Avenue Charter, Sylmar Charter High School and Discovery Charter Preparatory #2.
How many public charter schools are located in Sylmar?
3 public charter schools are located in Sylmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylmar?
Sylmar public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The first six weeks reveal how children are adapting to a new public school. Learn which academic, social, emotional, attendance, and routine signals parents should monitor closely.
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Student-teacher ratios reveal only part of a school’s story. Learn how families can evaluate class size, staffing, teacher access, tutoring, feedback, and personalized support for children today.
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
Families need clear answers about classroom AI. Learn what to ask public schools about teaching, academic integrity, privacy, teacher oversight, equity, and student learning before concerns arise.