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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public charter schools serving 38,813 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public charter schools in California.
Public Charter Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
1,300 Schools
# Students
418,497 Students
711,386 Students
# Teachers
21,745 Teachers
31,388 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #956 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#972 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
# American Indian Students
311 Students
3,137 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22,565 Students
49,250 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
306,177 Students
378,755 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
53%
# Black Students
29,849 Students
48,500 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
41,785 Students
176,738 Students
% White Students
10%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
783 Students
2,385 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17,014 Students
48,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
44,597
60,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
30,534
46,070
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32,112
47,155
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32,153
46,520
# Students in 4th Grade:
33,155
46,583
# Students in 5th Grade:
33,667
46,919
# Students in 6th Grade:
29,123
54,274
# Students in 7th Grade:
29,317
57,837
# Students in 8th Grade:
29,778
57,970
# Students in 9th Grade:
31,348
70,272
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,139
64,790
# Students in 11th Grade:
30,441
57,670
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,133
54,726
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,553 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,553
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,658
$18,396
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Charter Schools (2025)
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
| 777 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Charter Elementary 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
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
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
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Colfax Charter Elementary 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
| 751 students
Rank: #55.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Carpenter Community Charter
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
| 873 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
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Westwood Charter Elementary 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
| 662 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Marquez Charter
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
| 321 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Palisades Charter Elementary 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
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
Castlebay Lane Charter
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
| 637 students
Rank: #1212.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 534 students
Rank: #1414.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
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
| 645 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Calabash Charter Academy
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
| 420 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Encino Charter Elementary 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
| 570 students
Rank: #1717.
Van Gogh Charter
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
| 433 students
Rank: #1818.
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary 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
| 462 students
Rank: #1919.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
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
| 604 students
Rank: #2020.
Paul Revere Charter Middle 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
| 1,750 students
Rank: #2121.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
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
| 630 students
Rank: #2222.
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
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
| 567 students
Rank: #2323.
Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies
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
| 392 students
Rank: #2424.
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies
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
| 444 students
Rank: #2525.
Topanga Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22075 Topanga School Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #2626.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2727.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,839 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23231 Hatteras St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 347-7097
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 347-7097
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #3030.
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4381
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #3131.
Serrania Avenue Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5014 Serrania Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 340-6700
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 340-6700
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #3232.
Nestle Avenue Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5060 Nestle Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #3333.
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14755 Greenleaf St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #3434.
Riverside Drive Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13061 Riverside Dr.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 990-4525
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #3535.
Pomelo Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7633 March Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
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