For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,729 students in 93277, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93277, CA are University Preparatory High School, Sycamore Valley Academy and Valley Life Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 93277 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93277, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93277, CA Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 South Mooney Blvd. Maripos
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6832 Avenue 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 West Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Gr: K-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Charter Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 West Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Visalia Technical Early College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 South Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
93277, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Gr: 5-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 93277, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93277, CA include University Preparatory High School, Sycamore Valley Academy and Valley Life Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 93277?
5 public charter schools are located in 93277.
What is the racial composition of students in 93277?
93277 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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