For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 21,661 students in California.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in California are Bullis Charter, Yu Ming Charter and University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #22.
Yu Ming Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | 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
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Elevate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Sixth Street Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15476 Sixth St.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-0962
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-0962
Grades: K-6
| 232 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4650 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3860
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Rank: #99.
Rocklin Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1111.
Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 La Granada Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1212.
Helix High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #1313.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Grades: 7-12
| 533 students
Rank: #1414.
Western Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 746 students
Rank: #1515.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4467 W. Brd.way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #1616.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Liberty Sch Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Grades: 1-6
| 161 students
Rank: #1717.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 939 students
Rank: #1818.
San Jose Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 W. Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Grades: K-8
| 1,258 students
Rank: #1919.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11603 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #2020.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Grades: 5-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2323.
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9966 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Grades: K-8
| 531 students
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Summit Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2005 Via Barrett, Ste. A
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 258-0106
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 258-0106
Grades: 5-8
| 421 students
Rank: #2525.
Superior Street Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9756 Oso Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 349-1410
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 349-1410
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #2727.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #2828.
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 S. Brd.way
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #2929.
Preuss School Ucsd
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 839 students
Rank: #3030.
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
644 W. 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #3131.
Sanger Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2207 Ninth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6840
Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 524-6840
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
Rank: #3232.
Hamlin Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22627 Hamlin St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-4741
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-4741
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Kipp Comienza Community Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6410 Rita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 886-2355
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 886-2355
Grades: K-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #3434.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6537 W. Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Grades: 7-8
| 392 students
Rank: #3535.
Kipp Raices Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
668 Atlantic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 780-3900
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 780-3900
Grades: K-4
| 561 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in California include Bullis Charter, Yu Ming Charter and University High School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in California?
40 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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