For the 2025 school year, there are 362 public charter schools serving 208,439 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Canyon Charter Elementary School, Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet and Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Los Angeles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Gr: K-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Gr: K-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Calabash Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23055 Eugene St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Puc Milagro Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1855 North Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Van Gogh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17160 Van Gogh St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Topanga Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22075 Topanga School Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #2525.
Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6624 Lockhurst Dr.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Gr: K-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6170 Lockhurst Dr.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3232.
Granada Hills Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Gr: K-12 | 6,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
California School Of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Highland Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(657) 321-4000
Duarte, CA 91010
(657) 321-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Los Angeles County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 92%
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Gr: 6-9 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
P.o. Box 68
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
25300 Rye Canyon
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Gr: K-6
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
8844 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Gr: K-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Gr: 7-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
5034 N. Clydebank
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 858-6800
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 858-6800
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 84%
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Gr: 9-12
Animo Inglewood Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Canyon Charter Elementary School, Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet and Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies.
How many public charter schools are located in Los Angeles County?
362 public charter schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Los Angeles County include: Marquez Charter vs. Palisades Charter Elementary School, Kipp Raices Academy vs. Kipp Iluminar Academy, Downtown Value vs. Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
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