For the 2024-25 school year, there are 365 public charter schools serving 166,577 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, Canyon Charter Elementary School and Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Los Angeles County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 N. Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Carpenter Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Marquez Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1212.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Da Vinci Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #1414.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23350 Just St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1616.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Calabash Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23055 Eugene St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Puc Milagro Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1855 N. Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2121.
Van Gogh Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17160 Van Gogh St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Goethe International Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6170 Lockhurst Dr.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2424.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2525.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Wish Community
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
Granada Hills Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Grades: K-12
| 5,869 students
Rank: #2929.
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6624 Lockhurst Dr.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Odyssey Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #3232.
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12230 El Oro Way
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2288
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2288
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Topanga Elementary Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22075 Topanga Sch Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #3434.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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Los Angeles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Academy For Recording Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Grades: 6-9
| 90 students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
P.o. Box 68
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Albert Einstein Academy Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
25300 Rye Canyon
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
8844 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
1433 Crestfield Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5100
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5100
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Inglewood Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, Canyon Charter Elementary School and Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies.
How many public charter schools are located in Los Angeles County?
365 public charter schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County 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).
Which public charter schools in Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Los Angeles County include: Marquez Charter vs. Palisades Charter Elementary School, Kipp Raices Academy vs. Kipp Iluminar Academy, Stella Middle Charter Academy vs. New Los Angeles Charter
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