2024 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California

#1 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Granada Hills Charter

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

GRANADA HILLS, CA,

K-12,

1561 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Granada Hills Charter is an amazing high school that offers lots of resources that prepare me for the rest of my high school career and future. GHC offers both AP and IB Courses, so this gives me a....

Read 1561 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 5,869,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#2 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Yu Ming Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

OAKLAND, CA,

K-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Would be nice if school had more stem and arts/music classes. Infrastructure differ between campuses with San Leandro being the worst - the classrooms are all portable units..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 865,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#3 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Larchmont Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

LOS ANGELES, CA,

K-12,

97 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Been here since 7th grade and i’ve made some great friends and met some wonderful teachers who have really guided me through my high school experience. My parents sent me to Larchmont because they....

Read 97 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,620,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#4 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

The New School of San Francisco

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

K-7,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This is our second year at New School and we cannot recommend highly enough. Amazing staff, caring and engaged teachers, thoughtful and curiosity-based curriculum, diverse and closely-knit student....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 391,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#5 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Bullis Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

LOS ALTOS, CA,

K-8,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says Bullis prioritizes learning over busy work and teaches us to apply our learning through project-based learning (PBL). Instead of just memorizing formulas in math class, we are given real situations in which we have to apply our mathematical knowledge and critical thinking skills. In science, instead of just...For example, in our 8th-grade science unit on Newton's laws of motion, we designed bumpers for mini bumper cars and held a class competition to test our designs. Afterward, we analyzed why certain...Bullis also doesn't assign mountains of busywork; homework is very light, and only when necessary for learning. My friends at Egan and Blach are far more stressed — despite learning the same material....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,058,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Rocklin Academy Meyers

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ROCKLIN, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 77,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#7 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Renaissance Arts Academy

Public School,

LOS ANGELES, CA,

K-12,

47 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says When I started at Renaissance Arts Academy in 6th grade, I had realized it was much more different and unusual than typical schools. At Renaissance Arts, our grade levels are mixed resulting in a....

Read 47 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 454,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#8 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Charter School of Morgan Hill

Public School,

MORGAN HILL, CA,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our kids have been at CSMH since Kindergarten and are now in Middle School. Our experience has been exceptional, and we are incredibly grateful to have made it in with the lottery all those years....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 654,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#9 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Literacy First Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

EL CAJON, CA,

PK, K-12,

32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The best part of this school to me is that it's small. Every teacher knows every student, even if they aren't in their class. The English curriculum is good, but, especially in middle school, the....

Read 32 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,972,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#10 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Goethe International Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

LOS ANGELES, CA,

K-8,

48 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our daughter is finishing TK at Goethe and she absolutely adores the school. We are an American/German family and it is difficult to find an IB [German] school, let alone a free one, in the LA area.....

Read 48 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 391,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#11 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Union Street Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ARCATA, CA,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says This is a small school with a lot of character. An amazing arts program, with music, spanish and theater classes. Lots of community connection and field trips. The staff are all seasoned teachers....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 97,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#12 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SAN DIEGO, CA,

K-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Old Town Academy is a smaller school with excellent teachers. Middle school math is teaching a year ahead! The there is great communication between the teachers, administrators and parents. The school provides a safe learning environment..

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 239,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#13 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School

Public School,

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 162,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#14 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

MISSION VIEJO, CA,

PK, K-5,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I had two boys attend school at OPA-SOC and I wholeheartedly recommend this school! The educational philosophy they adhere to, Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, is top notch. My boys were....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 665,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#15 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Kinetic Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This small school allows teachers to really get to know your child and their educational needs. Many of the teachers are passionate and incredible at their job. We are happy with the support our....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 327,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#16 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Creekside Charter

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA,

K-8,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Creekside is a real gem of a school where parent involvement is mandatory. The Creekside model is one where the students learn how hard work pays off. Although listed as a 'nonclassroom based...Creekside offers great flexibility for families that travel on their own time for short or extended periods. As long as the work gets done and turned in the teacher's attendance is not mandatory. ....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 235,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#17 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Santa Rosa Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

MENIFEE, CA,

PK, K-12,

213 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Both my son and daughter were graduated from SRA (Class of 2021 and 2022). We always felt safe sending them there. Aside from being well schooled academically, we appreciated the dress code policy,....

Read 213 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,742,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#18 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Liberty Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School District (Petaluma), CA,

1-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 161,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#19 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Temecula International Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

TEMECULA, CA,

K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I had a really great time there, as evident by my constant reminiscence (which may not be circulated, idk). I attended the middle school from 2018-2021, and can say that the quality of teaching was...However, my greatest appreciation for the school comes from the characters of the teachers and friends I made. There was a sense of camaraderie and passion, and even though there was drama (which was...I guess what I would tell anyone (going there) is be the person that makes yourself happy and uplifts others along the way..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 308,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#20 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Discovery Charter School - Phoenix

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SAN JOSE, CA,

K-8,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says The teachers and staff pay a lot of attention to the students to ensure they have an optimal learning experience. The curriculum (especially for AP students) is quite ahead compared to schools in the....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 535,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#21 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Aspire River Oaks Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

STOCKTON, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 453,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 28 to 1,

#22 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

STOCKTON, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 446,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#24 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

San Jose Charter Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

WEST COVINA, CA,

K-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I used to be a student here, my journey was pretty long struggled at first in my academics but since the teachers here are welcoming they guided me to where I’m standing now. Being able to teach what....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,258,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#25 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Rocklin Academy Turnstone

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ROCKLIN, CA,

K-6,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says I absolutely love this school and the curriculum that we teach, truly the best of the best! We strive on parent involvement in our classrooms! The staff and students at this school are so welcoming....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 479,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 30 to 1,

#26 Best Charter Elementary Schools in California.

Ocean Grove Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

BOULDER CREEK, CA,

K-12,

29 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experience with Ocean Grove Charter School was overall really well. I really enjoyed the variety of classes offered and the ability to choose which classes interested me. What I would’ve liked to....

Read 29 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 3,023,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,