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Best Los Angeles Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 181 public charter schools serving 79,620 students in Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA are Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter, Renaissance Arts Academy and Community Magnet Charter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
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 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
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 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
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 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Gr: K-12 | 1,631 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Ocean Charter
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Gr: K-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Hollywood
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1316 North Bronson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4292
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Gr: 5-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Rise Kohyang High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 South Lafayette Park Pl.,
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 284-2553
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Gr: 6-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10101 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Everest Value
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 North Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11561 Gateway Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Isana Palmati Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Alliance Leichtman-levine Fam Foundation Env Sci High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Icef Vista Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4471 Inglewood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Matrix For Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 East 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1552 W. Rockwood St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
644 West 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4610 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2727.
New Village Girls Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
147 North Occidental Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 385-4015
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Lashon Academy City
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #2929.
Puente Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 South Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-8900
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Raices Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
668 Atlantic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 780-3900
Gr: K-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Lashon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7477 Kester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3939 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #3333.
Siatech Academy South
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 S. Mednik Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(760) 945-1227
Gr: 10-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Para Los Ninos Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1617 East Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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Los Angeles, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Academy Of Medical & Health Sciences At Roosevelt (Closed 2014)
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Alain Leroy Locke 3 College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Alliance Alice M. Baxter College-ready High School (Closed 2023)
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy (Closed 2014)
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2023)
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2023)
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Alliance Leichtman-levine Family Foundation Env Science High School (Closed 2023)
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Anahuacalmecac International University Preparator High School (Closed 2014)
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Gr: 9-12
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 9-12
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Gr: 8-10 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Gr: 8-11 | 435 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Animo Locke Technical High School (Closed 2014)
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Apex Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1309 N. Wilton Pl. 3rd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6550
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Arco Iris Primary Center (Closed 2010)
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Gr: K-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Artlab At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academics (Closed 2015)
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Augustus F. Hawkins High B Community Health Advocates (Closed 2023)
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Augustus F. Hawkins High C Rspnsbl Indigenous Soc Entrepr (Closed 2023)
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bellevue Primary (Closed 2011)
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Gr: K-1
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Calliope Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1495 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(818) 659-5193
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy - Middle School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA include Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter, Renaissance Arts Academy and Community Magnet Charter Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Los Angeles?
181 public charter schools are located in Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Los Angeles are often viewed compared to one another?

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