For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,640 students in Delano, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Delano, CA are Wonderful College Prep Academy, Nueva Vista Language Academy and Del Vista Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Delano have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Delano, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Gr: K-12 | 1,845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Garces Hwy.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Quincy St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Delano, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Delano, CA include Wonderful College Prep Academy, Nueva Vista Language Academy and Del Vista Math And Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Delano?
4 public charter schools are located in Delano.
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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