For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,964 students in Palmdale, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Palmdale, CA is Palmdale Aerospace Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmdale, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Palmdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Palmdale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Gr: K-12 | 2,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Gr: K-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Palmdale, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Guidance Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Gr: K-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3243 East Ave R8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Gr: 7-9 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Oak Tree Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
37320 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Palmdale, CA include Palmdale Aerospace Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Palmdale?
2 public charter schools are located in Palmdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale?
Palmdale public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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