For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 8,366 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, CA are Academies Of The Antelope Valley, Mission View Public and Life Source International Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lancaster, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6300 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Grades: 6-12
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Mission View Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Life Source International Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44339 Beech Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 579-2970
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 579-2970
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Sands Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44130 20th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #66.
Empower Generations
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Real Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S. A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #88.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37212 47th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Grades: K-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #99.
Assurance Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Grades: 8-12
| 2,915 students
Rank: #1010.
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Lancaster, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Antelope Valley Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
44514 20th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
6300 West Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Diego Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd., Rm. 11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Eastside Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
808 West Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0496
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0496
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Westside Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5606 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
41625 North 170th St., East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, CA include Academies Of The Antelope Valley, Mission View Public and Life Source International Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Lancaster?
10 public charter schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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