Best Public Charter Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2025-26)

Best Hawthorne Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,143 students in Hawthorne, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA are Hawthorne Math And Science Academy and Family First Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hawthorne, CA public charter schools have an score of 42% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 83% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Hawthorne, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hawthorne Math And Science Academy

Charter School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
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Top 20%

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4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184

Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Family First Charter

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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12500 Ramona Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379

Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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School

Location

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Academy For Recording Arts (Closed 2011)

14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022

Gr: 9-12

Crescendo Charter Conservatory (Closed 2012)

Charter School

2506 West Imperial Hwy
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998

Gr: K-5 | 198 students

Da Vinci Innovation Academy (Closed 2023)

13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800

Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Gifted Academy Of Mathematics And Entrepreneurial Studies (Closed 2023)

2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092

Gr: K-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Kit Carson Elementary School (Closed 2015)

3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830

Gr: K-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Media Art Academy At Centinela (Closed 2009)

14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022

Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach (Closed 2015)

13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200

Gr: 7-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rise High School (Closed 2023)

13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Williams Elementary School (Closed 2006)

13434 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444

Gr: 4-5 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA include Hawthorne Math And Science Academy and Family First Charter.

How many public charter schools are located in Hawthorne?

2 public charter schools are located in Hawthorne.

What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).