For the 2024-25 school year, there are 834 charter public middle schools serving 483,502 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in California are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Bullis Charter and Yu Ming Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Bullis Charter
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: #33.
Yu Ming Charter
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: #44.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,252 students
Rank: #88.
Elevate
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: #99.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-8
| 846 students
Rank: #1010.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #1111.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 454 students
Rank: #1313.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1414.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Grades: K-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1515.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 E. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #1616.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1717.
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4087 N. Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1919.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #2020.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #2121.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
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: #2222.
Western Center Academy
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: #2323.
Inland Leaders Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12375 Ca St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Grades: K-8
| 984 students
Rank: #2424.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #2525.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,108 students
Rank: #2626.
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #2727.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #2828.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 982 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #3131.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Grades: K-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #3232.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 494 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #3535.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in California?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in California include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Bullis Charter and Yu Ming Charter.
How many charter public middle schools are located in California?
834 charter public middle schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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