For the 2025 school year, there are 826 charter public middle schools serving 506,496 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in California are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Bullis Charter and Yu Ming 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 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in California (2025)
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
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #33.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 865 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
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
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #66.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Grades: K-12
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #1111.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
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
| 400 students
Rank: #1212.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #1313.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #1414.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Grades: 7-12
| 540 students
Rank: #1515.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1616.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #1717.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #1818.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4087 North Quail Lake Dr.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 524-6720
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1919.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #2020.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #2121.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Grades: K-12
| 568 students
Rank: #2222.
Inland Leaders Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12375 California St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Grades: K-8
| 990 students
Rank: #2323.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Rank: #2424.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
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
| 968 students
Rank: #2525.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #2626.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Grades: K-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #2727.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #2828.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #2929.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 924 students
Rank: #3030.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #3131.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: #3232.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #3333.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #3434.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,750 students
Rank: #3535.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Grades: K-8
| 654 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, Bullis Charter and Yu Ming Charter.
How many charter public middle schools are located in California?
826 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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