For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,502 students in Hesperia, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hesperia, CA are Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hesperia, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hesperia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Hesperia, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9966 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14350 Bellflower Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Pathways To College K8
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9144 Third Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch For The Perf And Visual Arts
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16955 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Gr: 7-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Alta Vista Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11988 Hesperia Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 203-4846
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 203-4846
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Hesperia, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academics & Responsibility Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 400907
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 947-8223
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 947-8223
Gr: 8-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 65%
12061 Jacaranda Ave
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2327
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2327
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
16955 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Gr: 7-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
16199 Olive St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6306
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6306
Gr: K-3 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
7280 Oxford
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8364
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8364
Gr: 6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
12850 Muscatel
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8265
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8265
Gr: 4-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hesperia, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hesperia, CA include Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8.
How many public charter schools are located in Hesperia?
6 public charter schools are located in Hesperia.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia?
Hesperia public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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