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Best Los Angeles County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 351 public charter schools serving 208,439 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Canyon Charter Elementary School, Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet 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 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Los Angeles County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Gr: K-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Gr: K-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Calabash Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23055 Eugene St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Puc Milagro Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1855 North Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Van Gogh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17160 Van Gogh St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Topanga Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22075 Topanga School Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1
Rank: #2525.
Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6624 Lockhurst Dr.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Gr: K-8 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Gr: K-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6170 Lockhurst Dr.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Granada Hills Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Gr: K-12 | 5,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
California School Of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Highland Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(657) 321-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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