Best charter schools in Los Angeles Unified (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 51 schools in Los Angeles Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
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- 184Canyon Charter ElementarySanta Monica · Charter Elementary91% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 283Kenter Canyon Elementary CharterLos Angeles · Charter Elementary82% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 380Palisades Charter ElementaryPacific Palisades · Charter Elementary73% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 480Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability MagnetWest Hills · Charter Elementary85% Math proficiency · 755 students
- 579Marquez CharterPacific Palisades · Charter Elementary72% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 678Community Magnet Charter ElementaryLos Angeles · Charter Elementary79% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 778Westwood Charter ElementaryLos Angeles · Charter Elementary76% Math proficiency · 670 students
- 878Hesby Oaks Leadership CharterEncino · Charter Elementary76% Math proficiency · 494 students
- 977Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched StudiesWoodland Hills · Charter Elementary77% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 1077Carpenter Community CharterStudio City · Charter Elementary69% Math proficiency · 863 students
- 1177Colfax Charter ElementaryValley Village · Charter Elementary79% Math proficiency · 774 students
- 1276Encino Charter ElementaryEncino · Charter Elementary80% Math proficiency · 529 students
- 1375Open Charter MagnetLos Angeles · Charter Elementary70% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1475Beckford Charter for Enriched StudiesNorthridge · Charter Elementary77% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 1572Topanga Elementary CharterTopanga · Charter Elementary62% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 1672Paul Revere Charter MiddleLos Angeles · Charter Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,715 students
- 1771Dixie Canyon Community CharterSherman Oaks · Charter Elementary67% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 1871Castlebay Lane CharterPorter Ranch · Charter Elementary68% Math proficiency · 666 students
- 1970Calabash Charter AcademyWoodland Hills · Charter Elementary67% Math proficiency · 409 students
- 2070Lockhurst Drive Charter ElementaryWoodland Hills · Charter Elementary62% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 2168Haynes Charter for Enriched StudiesWest Hills · Charter Elementary67% Math proficiency · 381 students
- 2266El Oro Way Charter for Enriched StudiesGranada Hills · Charter Elementary62% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 2365Pomelo Community CharterWest Hills · Charter Elementary55% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 2464Topeka Charter School for Advanced StudiesNorthridge · Charter Elementary59% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 2563Wilbur Charter for Enriched AcademicsTarzana · Charter Elementary57% Math proficiency · 564 students
- 2663George Ellery Hale Charter AcademyWoodland Hills · Charter Middle60% Math proficiency · 1,693 students
- 2762Sherman Oaks Elementary CharterSherman Oaks · Charter Elementary57% Math proficiency · 511 students
- 2862Van Gogh CharterGranada Hills · Charter Elementary59% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 2962Superior Street ElementaryChatsworth · Charter Elementary65% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 3062Woodlake Elementary Community CharterWoodland Hills · Charter Elementary59% Math proficiency · 561 students
- 3160Alfred B. Nobel Charter MiddleNorthridge · Charter Middle58% Math proficiency · 1,784 students
- 3257Justice Street Academy CharterWest Hills · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 3357Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched StudiesWoodland Hills · Charter Elementary58% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 3457Riverside Drive CharterSherman Oaks · Charter Elementary50% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 3556Gaspar De Portola Charter MiddleTarzana · Charter Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,461 students
- 3648Knollwood Preparatory AcademyGranada Hills · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 381 students
- 3748Taft Charter HighWoodland Hills · Charter High40% Math proficiency · 2,221 students
- 3846Louis Armstrong MiddleSherman Oaks · Charter Middle44% Math proficiency · 1,174 students
- 3946Grover Cleveland Charter HighReseda · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 2,719 students
- 4045Dearborn Elementary Charter AcademyNorthridge · Charter Elementary49% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 4145Enadia Way Technology CharterWest Hills · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 213 students
- 4244Hamlin Charter AcademyWest Hills · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 4342Nestle Avenue CharterTarzana · Charter Elementary46% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 4439University High School CharterLos Angeles · Charter High32% Math proficiency · 1,385 students
- 4539Emerson Community CharterLos Angeles · Charter Middle36% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 4637Chatsworth Charter HighChatsworth · Charter High29% Math proficiency · 1,743 students
- 4735Calvert Charter for Enriched StudiesWoodland Hills · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 4828Sylmar Charter HighSylmar · Charter High29% Math proficiency · 1,463 students
- 4927Reseda Charter HighReseda · Charter High29% Math proficiency · 1,339 students
- 5026Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science CenterLos Angeles · Charter Elementary30% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 5122Plainview Academic Charter AcademyTujunga · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 248 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 83.8 Top 10% | 91% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 2 | Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter Los Angeles · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 82.7 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 3 | Palisades Charter Elementary Pacific Palisades · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 80.3 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 4 | Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet West Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 79.9 Top 25% | 85% Math proficiency | 755 |
| 5 | Marquez Charter Pacific Palisades · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 79.1 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 6 | Community Magnet Charter Elementary Los Angeles · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 78.2 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 7 | Westwood Charter Elementary Los Angeles · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 78.0 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 670 |
| 8 | Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter Encino · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 77.5 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 9 | Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies Woodland Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 77.1 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 10 | Carpenter Community Charter Studio City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 76.7 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 863 |
| 11 | Colfax Charter Elementary Valley Village · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 76.5 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 774 |
| 12 | Encino Charter Elementary Encino · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 75.7 Top 25% | 80% Math proficiency | 529 |
| 13 | Open Charter Magnet Los Angeles · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 75.3 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 14 | Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies Northridge · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 74.5 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 15 | Topanga Elementary Charter Topanga · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 72.1 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 16 | Paul Revere Charter Middle Los Angeles · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 72.0 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,715 |
| 17 | Dixie Canyon Community Charter Sherman Oaks · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 71.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 18 | Castlebay Lane Charter Porter Ranch · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 71.2 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 666 |
| 19 | Calabash Charter Academy Woodland Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 70.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 409 |
| 20 | Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary Woodland Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 69.6 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 21 | Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies West Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 68.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 22 | El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies Granada Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 65.5 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 23 | Pomelo Community Charter West Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 64.7 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 24 | Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies Northridge · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 64.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 25 | Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics Tarzana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 63.0 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 26 | George Ellery Hale Charter Academy Woodland Hills · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 62.7 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 1,693 |
| 27 | Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Sherman Oaks · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 62.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 511 |
| 28 | Van Gogh Charter Granada Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 61.9 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 29 | Superior Street Elementary Chatsworth · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 61.6 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 30 | Woodlake Elementary Community Charter Woodland Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 61.5 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 561 |
| 31 | Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle Northridge · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 60.3 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,784 |
| 32 | Justice Street Academy Charter West Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 57.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 33 | Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies Woodland Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 57.2 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 34 | Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 56.9 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 35 | Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle Tarzana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 56.4 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,461 |
| 36 | Knollwood Preparatory Academy Granada Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 48.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 37 | Taft Charter High Woodland Hills · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 47.5 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 2,221 |
| 38 | Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 46.4 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,174 |
| 39 | Grover Cleveland Charter High Reseda · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 45.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 2,719 |
| 40 | Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy Northridge · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 45.3 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 41 | Enadia Way Technology Charter West Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 44.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 213 |
| 42 | Hamlin Charter Academy West Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 43.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 43 | Nestle Avenue Charter Tarzana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 41.5 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 44 | University High School Charter Los Angeles · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 38.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,385 |
| 45 | Emerson Community Charter Los Angeles · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 38.7 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 46 | Chatsworth Charter High Chatsworth · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 36.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,743 |
| 47 | Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies Woodland Hills · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 34.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 48 | Sylmar Charter High Sylmar · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 28.0 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,463 |
| 49 | Reseda Charter High Reseda · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 27.1 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,339 |
| 50 | Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center Los Angeles · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 26.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 51 | Plainview Academic Charter Academy Tujunga · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 22.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 248 |
Canyon Charter Elementary in Santa Monica leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Los Angeles Unified with a Success Index (US) of 83.8. Of the 51 schools shown, 51 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider California charter schools rankings, every school on the Los Angeles Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Los Angeles Unified?
Canyon Charter Elementary in Santa Monica, California ranks first among charter schools in Los Angeles Unified with a Success Index (US) of 83.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 391).
How are charter schools in Los Angeles Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.