For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,619 students in Northridge, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Northridge, CA are Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies, Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School and Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northridge, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Northridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Northridge, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Valley International Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18827 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18355 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-0585
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Ivy Bound Math Sci And Tech Charter Mid 2
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Grades: 5-8
| 101 students
Northridge, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
Valley Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
9333 Brightwood Ct.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Northridge, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Northridge, CA include Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies, Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School and Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Northridge?
6 public charter schools are located in Northridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge?
Northridge public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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