For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 421 students in Wilmington, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Wilmington, CA is Scholarship Prep - South Bay. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Wilmington, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24910 S. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Wilmington, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Wilmington, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wilmington, CA include Scholarship Prep - South Bay.
How many public charter schools are located in Wilmington?
1 public charter schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington 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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