For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 online public schools serving 8,306 students in California.
California online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in California (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Redlands Eacademy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 West Stuart Ave.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 748-6941
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 748-6941
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Orchard View
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Ilead Hybrid
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3720 Sierra Hwy. Ste. A
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 434-1755
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 434-1755
Gr: K-12 | 3,551 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Vernon Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Gr: 7-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Kings Canyon Online
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Iq Academy California-los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 1,429 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Trust Blended Learning
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10355 Loma Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 771-6080
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 771-6080
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Val Verde Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
972 Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2450
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2450
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Tehama Elearning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Douglass St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Insight School Of California
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Moreno Valley Online Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24521 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4970
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4970
Gr: K-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2221 Matson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4990
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4990
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
4818 Golden Foothills Parkway
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Charter Schools
Charter School
850 Hampshire Road Thousand
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
31400 South Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Gr: K | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in California?
19 online public schools are available for California students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in California?
California online public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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