Top 10 Best Tulare County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public charter schools serving 9,498 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Tulare County, CA are University Preparatory High School, Harmony Magnet Academy and Visalia Charter Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Tulare County Public Charter Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6832 Ave. 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #66.
Visalia Technical Early College
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2245 S. Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 W. Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Grades: K-12
| 651 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Oak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28050 Rd. 148
Visalia, CA 93279
(559) 730-7422
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Grades: K-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #1111.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31191 Rd. 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
Global Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1051 Robin Dr.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1313.
Sequoia Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23958 Ave. 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Grades: K-7
| 346 students
Rank: #1414.
California Connections Academy@central
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5313 Rd. 39
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-1324
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
Rank: #1515.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
351 N. K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #1616.
Charter Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
Rank: #1717.
La Sierra High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 E. Houston Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Accelerated Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4136 N. Mooney Blvd.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Butterfield Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Grades: K-12
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
2293 E. Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Grades: K-12
| 1,108 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tulare County, CA

Tulare County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5313 Rd. 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
41855 Rd. 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
40802 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4763
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
599 E. Sutter Ave.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-4841
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
600 West Grand Ave.
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2532
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Drawer P
Pixley, CA 93256
(559) 757-3131
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Po Box 540
Richgrove, CA 93261
(661) 725-2424
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
River Bend (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
50151 Whitaker Forest Rd
Badger, CA 93603
(559) 337-2514
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Po Box 247
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-9293
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14198 Ave 384
Yettem, CA 93670
(559) 528-3190
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tulare County, CA include University Preparatory High School, Harmony Magnet Academy and Visalia Charter Independent Study.
How many public charter schools are located in Tulare County, CA?
20 public charter schools are located in Tulare County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County, CA?
Tulare County, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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