For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,421 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 (2025)
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 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 1,508 student 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 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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).
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