For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,833 students in 90016, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 90016, CA are Synergy Charter Academy, Synergy Kinetic Academy and Synergy Quantum Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90016 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90016, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90016, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 East 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Synergy Quantum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 East 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
New Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 South Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
New Los Angeles Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5421 Obama Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Grades: K-5
| 173 students
90016, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
The City (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5753 Obama Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(310) 273-2489
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(310) 273-2489
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
4400 Coliseum St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-0782
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-0782
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
2600 South Labrea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 954-4337
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 954-4337
Grades: 6-12
| 416 students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 857-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 857-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 90016, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 90016, CA include Synergy Charter Academy, Synergy Kinetic Academy and Synergy Quantum Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 90016?
5 public charter schools are located in 90016.
What is the racial composition of students in 90016?
90016 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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