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Best Orange County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 45 public charter schools serving 26,826 students in Orange County, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Orange County, CA are Ocsa, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Orange County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Gr: 7-8 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Community Roots Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
International School For Science And Culture
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1770 Tustin Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
California Connections Academy Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 Highway 166
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(661) 214-3065
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2030 University Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Gr: 7-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Vibrant Minds Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 West Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2222.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Gr: K-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3857 Birch St. #297
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Gr: K-12 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
California Connections Academy Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Gr: K-12 | 5,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2929.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Gr: K-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Nova Academy - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 North Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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[+] Show Closed 51±¬ÁÏs in Orange County, CA

Orange County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Adult Education (Closed 2013)
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students
Aliso Elementary School (Closed 2012)
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Barcelona Hills Elementary School (Closed 2013)
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Buena Park Learning Center (Closed 2023)
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
C. C. Lambert Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
California Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Gr: K-12
California Pacific Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4101 Birch Street Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12
California Pacific Charter School North Central Ca (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
California Pacific Charter School Of Central Calif (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
California Pacific Charter Schs-newcastle (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St., Ste. 175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Capistrano Home School | Virtual School (Closed 2023)
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8
Christine P. Swain Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Gr: K-6
Community Day/alternative Education/special Education High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Gr: 7-12
Cordillera Elementary School (Closed 2023)
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Gr: 3-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Crown Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Damron (Charles ) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Elizabeth Dickerson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Excel Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Foxborough Elementary School (Closed 2008)
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frederick Remington Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Grant (Margaret S.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hanson (Ole) Elementary School (Closed 2004)
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Hbuhsd Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1022 W.minster Mall
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Hoover Elementary School (Closed 2023)
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jeane Thorman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Gr: K-5
Jose Sepulveda Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Joseph R. Perry Elementary School (Closed 2023)
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Gr: K-5
Kettler (William E.) Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Key (Francis Scott) (Closed 2015)
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
La Tierra Elementary School (Closed 2010)
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Gr: 9-12
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How many public charter schools are located in Orange County?
45 public charter schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
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