For the 2024 school year, there are 821 charter public middle schools serving 481,738 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in California are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Creekside Charter and Bullis Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in California (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #44.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #77.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #88.
Oxford Preparatory - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-8
| 870 students
Rank: #99.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1010.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Grades: K-12
| 417 students
Rank: #1111.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1212.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1313.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1414.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
Grades: K-7
| 391 students
Rank: #1515.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 910 students
Rank: #1616.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Rank: #1717.
Old Town K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1818.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4087 N. Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1919.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 E. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #2020.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #2121.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2222.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 E. Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Grades: 7-12
| 574 students
Rank: #2323.
Camarillo Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 563 students
Rank: #2424.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #2525.
Alpha: Cornerstone Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #2626.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #2727.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2021 W. Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Grades: K-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Oxford Preparatory - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #3030.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-7
| 416 students
Rank: #3131.
Inland Leaders Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12375 Ca St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Grades: K-8
| 998 students
Rank: #3232.
Summit Public School: Denali
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 E. Weddell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(669) 721-2646
Redwood City, CA 94063
(669) 721-2646
Grades: 6-12
| 677 students
Rank: #3333.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Grades: 7-12
| 779 students
Rank: #3434.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 944 students
Rank: #3535.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in California?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in California include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Creekside Charter and Bullis Charter.
How many charter public middle schools are located in California?
820 charter public middle schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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