For the 2025 school year, there are 4 magnet public charter schools serving 2,141 students in California.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in California are Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, Community Magnet Charter Elementary School and Harmony Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| 777 students
Rank: #22.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in California?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in California include Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet, Community Magnet Charter Elementary School and Harmony Magnet Academy.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in California?
4 magnet public charter schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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