For the 2026 school year, there are 11 charter public preschools serving 17,518 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in California are Temecula Valley Charter, California Virtual San Mateo and California Virtual @ Sonoma. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in California (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Gr: PK-8 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 3,719 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 6,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
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) 251-9957
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9957
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Larchmont Charter School
Charter School
444 N Larchmont Blvd #207
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Gr: PK-12 | 1,562 student Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Charter School
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Gr: K | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in California?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in California include Temecula Valley Charter, California Virtual San Mateo and California Virtual @ Sonoma.
How many charter public preschools are located in California?
11 charter public preschools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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