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
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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