Charter Elementary Schools in California
California has 846 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 290 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 846
- Students at these schools
- 511,302
- Median students per teacher
- 22.4
- Virtual schools
- 86
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 843 of 846 schools; student–teacher ratios for 836; format for 846. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in California by city
Los Angeles85
- Accelerated · K–8
- Accelerated Charter Elementary · K–6
- Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. America · K–12
- Arts In Action Community Charter · K–5
- Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter · K–6
- Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter · K–6
- Aspire Slauson Academy Charter · K–6
- Barack Obama Charter · K–5
- California Creative Learning Academy · K–5
- Camino Nuevo Charter Academy · K–8
- Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #2 · K–8
- Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4 · K–8
- Camino Nuevo Elementary #3 · K–8
- Center for Advanced Learning · K–5
- Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood · K–5
- Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista · K–8
- Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake · K–8
- City Language Immersion Charter · K–5
- Community Magnet Charter Elementary · K–5
- Crete Academy · K–6
- Crown Preparatory Academy · 5–8
- Downtown Value · K–8
- Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center · K–5
- El Rio Community · K–8
- Equitas Academy #2 · 5–8
- Equitas Academy #3 Charter · K–4
- Equitas Academy 4 · 5–8
- Equitas Academy 5 · K–4
- Equitas Academy 6 · K–4
- Equitas Academy Charter · K–4
- Everest Value · K–8
- Extera Public · K–8
- Extera Public School No. 2 · K–5
- Gabriella Charter · K–8
- Gabriella Charter 2 · K–8
- Global Education Academy · K–8
- Goethe International Charter · K–8
- ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter · K–5
- ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary · K–5
- ICEF Vista Elementary Academy · K–5
- Invictus Leadership Academy · K–8
- ISANA Himalia Academy · K–8
- ISANA Nascent Academy · K–8
- ISANA Octavia Academy · K–8
- Jardin de la Infancia · K–1
- Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter · K–5
- KIPP Academy of Innovation · 5–8
- KIPP Academy of Opportunity · 5–8
- KIPP Empower Academy · K–4
- KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter · K–8
- KIPP Ignite Academy · K–4
- KIPP Iluminar Academy · K–4
- KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory · 5–8
- KIPP Philosophers Academy · 5–8
- KIPP Promesa Prep · K–4
- KIPP Raices Academy · K–4
- KIPP Scholar Academy · 5–8
- KIPP Sol Academy · 5–8
- KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy · K–4
- Lashon Academy City · K–6
- Learning by Design Charter · K–5
- Libertas College Preparatory Charter · 4–8
- Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy · K–5
- N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts · K–5
- New Heights Charter · K–8
- New Los Angeles Charter Elementary · K–5
- Ocean Charter · K–8
- Open Charter Magnet · K–5
- Para Los Ninos Charter · K–5
- PUC Milagro Charter · K–5
- Puente Charter · K–5
- Renaissance Arts Academy · K–12
- Rise Kohyang Elementary · K–5
- Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter · K–6
- Stella Elementary Charter Academy · K–4
- Stella Middle Charter Academy · 5–8
- STEM Preparatory Elementary · K–5
- Synergy Charter Academy · K–5
- TEACH Academy of Technologies · 5–8
- TEACH Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elem · K–5
- Today's Fresh Start-Compton · K–8
- Vista Horizon Global Academy · K–5
- Watts Learning Center · K–5
- Westwood Charter Elementary · K–5
- WISH Community · K–8
San Jose34
- ACE Empower Academy · 5–8
- ACE Esperanza Middle · 5–8
- ACE Inspire Academy · 5–8
- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado · K–8
- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory · K–8
- Alpha: Jose Hernandez · K–8
- Blackford Elementary · K–5
- Discovery Charter · K–8
- Discovery Charter II · K–8
- Downtown College Preparatory Middle · 5–8
- Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning · K–12
- Fammatre Elementary · K–5
- Farnham Charter · K–5
- Forest Hill Elementary · K–5
- Ida Jew Academies · K–8
- KIPP Heartwood Academy · 5–8
- KIPP Heritage Academy · 5–8
- Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy · 5–8
- Lynhaven Elementary · K–5
- Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds · K–5
- Rocketship Alma Academy · K–5
- Rocketship Discovery Prep · K–5
- Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep · K–5
- Rocketship Los Suenos Academy · K–5
- Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary · K–5
- Rocketship Mosaic Elementary · K–5
- Rocketship Rising Stars · K–5
- Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy · K–5
- Rocketship Spark Academy · K–5
- Sartorette Charter · K–5
- Sherman Oaks Elementary · K–8
- Sunrise Middle · 5–8
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy · K–8
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant · K–8
San Diego28
- Albert Einstein Academies · K–8
- Altus Schools Audeo · K–12
- America's Finest Charter · K–12
- Darnall Charter · K–8
- Elevate · K–8
- Empower Language Academy · K–6
- Harriet Tubman Village Charter · K–8
- High Tech Elementary · K–5
- High Tech Elementary Explorer · K–5
- High Tech Elementary Mesa · K–5
- Holly Drive Leadership Academy · K–8
- Iftin Charter · K–8
- Innovations Academy · K–8
- Kavod Charter · K–8
- Keiller Leadership Academy · K–8
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence · K–8
- King-Chavez Arts and Athletics Academy · 4–5
- King-Chavez Primary Academy · K–3
- KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy · 5–8
- Learning Choice Academy · K–12
- McGill School of Success · K–5
- Museum · K–8
- Nestor Language Academy Charter · K–8
- Old Town Academy K-8 Charter · K–8
- San Diego Cooperative Charter · K–8
- San Diego Global Vision Academy · K–8
- The O'Farrell Charter · K–12
- Urban Discovery Academy Charter · K–12
Sacramento23
- Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy · K–5
- Aspire Capitol Heights Academy · K–8
- Bowling Green Elementary · K–6
- California Innovative Career Academy · 1–12
- California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus · K–8
- Capitol Collegiate Academy · K–8
- Fortune · K–12
- Gateway International · K–8
- Growth Public · K–8
- Higher Learning Academy · K–12
- Highlands Community Charter · 1–12
- Marconi Learning Academy · K–12
- Natomas Charter · K–12
- Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary · K–5
- New Hope Charter · K–8
- New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter · K–6
- Paseo Grande Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences · K–8
- Sol Aureus College Preparatory · K–8
- St. HOPE Public School 7 · K–8
- The Language Academy of Sacramento · K–8
- Westlake Charter · K–12
- Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future Charter · K–6
Santa Rosa21
- Binkley Elementary Charter · K–6
- Cesar Chavez Language Academy · K–8
- John B. Riebli Elementary · K–6
- Kid Street Charter · K–6
- Manzanita Elementary Charter · K–6
- Mark West Charter · K–8
- Morrice Schaefer Charter · K–6
- Northwest Prep Charter · K–12
- Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle · 1–8
- Olivet Elementary Charter · K–6
- Pivot Charter School - North Bay · K–12 · Virtual
- Roseland Charter · K–12
- San Miguel Elementary · K–6
- Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter · 5–6
- Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts · K–8
- Santa Rosa French-American Charter (SRFACS) · K–8
- Spring Lake Charter · K–8
- Village Charter · K–8
- Village Elementary Charter · K–6
- Whited Elementary Charter · K–6
- Wright Charter · K–8
Stockton19
- ABLE Charter · K–12
- Aspire APEX Academy · K–5
- Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy · K–5
- Aspire Port City Academy · K–5
- Aspire River Oaks Charter · K–5
- Aspire Rosa Parks Academy · K–5
- Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy · K–5
- Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy · K–8
- Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Sr. Charter · K–8
- John McCandless Charter · K–8
- KIPP Stockton · K–12
- KIPP University Park · K–8
- Nightingale Charter · K–8
- one.Charter · K–12
- Pittman Charter · K–8
- Stockton Collegiate International Elementary · K–5
- TEAM Charter · K–5
- Venture Academy · K–12
- Voices College Bound Language Academy at Stockton · K–8
Oakland17
- Achieve Academy · K–5
- American Indian Public Charter School II · K–8
- Ascend · K–8
- Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy · K–8
- Aspire College Academy · K–5
- Aspire Monarch Academy · K–5
- Aspire Triumph Technology Academy · K–5
- Community School for Creative Education · K–8
- Cox Academy · K–5
- Francophone Charter School of Oakland · K–8
- KIPP Bridge Academy · K–8
- Lazear Charter Academy · K–8
- Learning Without Limits · K–5
- Lighthouse Community Charter · K–8
- Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public · K–12
- Urban Montessori Charter · K–8
- Yu Ming Charter · K–8
Fresno14
- Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter · K–12
- Aspen Meadow Public · K–6
- Aspen Valley Prep Academy · K–6
- Big Picture Educational Academy · K–12
- Crescent View South II · K–12
- Edison-Bethune Charter Academy · K–6
- Endeavor Charter · K–12
- Golden Charter Academy · K–8
- Kepler Neighborhood · K–8
- Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary · K–5
- Sierra Charter · K–12
- W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter · K–12
- West Park Charter Academy · K–12
- Yosemite Valley Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Petaluma12
- Cinnabar Charter · K–8
- Dunham Charter · K–6
- Heartwood Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Liberty Elementary · 1–6
- Liberty Independent Study · K–12 · Virtual
- Live Oak Charter · K–8
- Loma Vista Immersion Academy · K–6
- Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley · K–8
- Miwok Valley Elementary Charter · K–6
- Old Adobe Elementary Charter · K–6
- River Montessori Elementary Charter · K–6
- Sonoma Mountain Elementary · K–6
Simi Valley12
- California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy @ San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Fresno · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Kings · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Maricopa · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Sutter · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy San Mateo · K–12 · Virtual
- Insight @ San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
- Insight @ San Joaquin · K–12 · Virtual
- iQ Academy California-Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
Chula Vista11
- Arroyo Vista Charter · K–8
- Chula Vista Learning Community Charter · K–12
- Discovery Charter · K–8
- Feaster (Mae L.) Charter · K–8
- Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter · K–12
- High Tech Elementary Chula Vista · K–5
- Howard Gardner Community Charter · K–8
- Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista · K–12
- Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter · K–6
- Mueller Charter (Robert L.) · K–12
- Pacific Springs Charter · K–12
Tracy10
- Banta Charter · K–8
- Delta Charter · K–12
- Delta Charter Online · K–12 · Virtual
- Delta Home Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Delta Keys Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Discovery Charter · 5–8
- New Jerusalem · 1–8
- Primary Charter · K–4
- Tracy Independent Study Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Valley View Charter Prep · K–12 · Virtual
Modesto8
- Aspire Summit Charter Academy · K–5
- Aspire University Charter · K–5
- Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley · K–12
- Great Valley Academy · K–8
- Great Valley Academy - Salida · K–8
- Hart-Ransom Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Paradise Charter · K–8
- Shiloh Charter · K–8
Redding8
- Monarch Learning Center · K–8
- Phoenix Charter Academy College View · K–12
- Redding Collegiate Academy · K–12
- Redding School of the Arts · K–12
- Redding STEM Academy · K–8
- Rocky Point Charter · K–8
- Shasta View Academy · K–12
- Stellar Charter · K–12
Temecula8
- Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne · K–12 · Virtual
- Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire · K–12 · Virtual
- Empire Springs Charter · K–12
- Harbor Springs Charter · K–12
- JCS - Pine Hills · K–12
- Method Schools LA · K–12 · Virtual
- River Springs Charter · K–12
- Temecula International Academy · K–8
Woodland Hills8
- Calabash Charter Academy · K–5
- Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies · K–5
- CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community · K–8
- Ivy Academia · K–8
- Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary · K–5
- Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies · K–5
- Woodlake Elementary Community Charter · K–5
- Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies · K–5
Chico7
- Achieve Charter School of Chico · K–8
- Blue Oak Charter · K–8
- Chico Country Day · K–8
- CORE Butte Charter · K–12
- Nord Country · K–8
- Sherwood Montessori · K–8
- Wildflower Open Classroom · K–8
El Dorado Hills6
- Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter · K–12
- Charter Montessori Valley View Campus · K–8
- Clarksville Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Cottonwood · K–12 · Virtual
- John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills · K–12
- Rising Sun Montessori · K–8
Hanford6
- Crossroads Charter Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Frontier Elementary · K–5
- Kings River-Hardwick Elementary · K–8
- Kings Valley Academy II · K–12
- Mid Valley Alternative Charter · K–8 · Virtual
- Pioneer Elementary · K–5
Kingsburg6
- Central Valley Home · K–8 · Virtual
- Island Community Day · 4–8
- Lincoln Elementary · 2–3
- Ronald W. Reagan Elementary · 4–6
- Roosevelt Elementary · 1
- Washington Elementary · K
Arcata5
- Coastal Grove Charter · K–8
- Fuente Nueva Charter · K–5
- Laurel Tree Charter · K–12
- Trillium Charter · K–5
- Union Street Charter · K–5
El Cajon5
- Bostonia Global · K–12
- Diego Valley East Public Charter · K–12
- EJE Elementary Academy Charter · K–5
- Kidinnu Academy · K–8
- Literacy First Charter · K–12
Escondido5
- Classical Academy · K–8
- Community Montessori · K–8
- Dimensions Collaborative · K–12
- Heritage K-8 Charter · K–8
- Motivated Youth Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Grass Valley5
- Arete Charter Academy · K–8 · Virtual
- Chicago Park Community Charter · K–8
- Grass Valley Charter · K–8
- Union Hill Elementary · K–6
- Yuba River Charter · K–8
Redlands5
- Gorman Learning Center · K–12
- Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita · K–12
- Sage Oak Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Sage Oak Charter School - South · K–12 · Virtual
- Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel · K–12 · Virtual
Thousand Oaks5
- BRIDGES Charter · K–8
- Compass Charter School of Yolo · K–12 · Virtual
- Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
- Compass Charter Schools of San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
- Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary · K–5
Watsonville5
- Alianza Charter · K–8
- Linscott Charter · K–8
- Pacific Coast Charter · K–12
- Watsonville Charter School of the Arts · K–8
- Watsonville Prep · K–8
Campbell4
- Campbell School of Innovation · K–8
- Capri Elementary · K–5
- Castlemont Elementary · K–5
- Village · K–5
Canoga Park4
- Ingenium Charter · K–5
- Multicultural Learning Center · K–8
- N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park · K–5
- Village Charter Academy · K–5
Eureka4
- Alder Grove Charter School 2 · K–12
- Northern United - Humboldt Charter · K–12
- Pacific View Charter 2.0 · K–12
- South Bay Charter · K–8
Irvine4
- Excel Academy Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Excel Academy Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy · K–5
- Irvine International Academy · K–8
Madera4
- Liberty Charter · K–8
- Madera County Independent Academy · K–12
- Pioneer Technical Center · K–12
- Sherman Thomas Charter · K–8
Oceanside4
- Audeo Charter II · K–12
- Coastal Academy Charter · K–12
- Pacific View Charter · K–12
- Scholarship Prep - Oceanside · K–8
Pacoima4
- Bert Corona Charter · 5–8
- Fenton Primary Center · K–2
- Montague Charter Academy · K–5
- Pacoima Charter Elementary · K–6
Santa Barbara4
- Adelante Charter · K–6
- Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara · K–12 · Virtual
- Peabody Charter · K–6
- Trivium Charter School Voyage · K–12 · Virtual
Sebastopol4
- Gravenstein Elementary · K–5
- Orchard View · K–12 · Virtual
- Sebastopol Independent Charter · K–8
- Sunridge Charter · K–8
Yuba City4
- AeroSTEM Academy · 5–12
- Pathways Charter Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Twin Rivers Charter · K–8
- Yuba City Charter · K–12
Anaheim3
- Epic California Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Palm Lane Global Academy · K–6
- Vibrant Minds Charter · K–6
Auburn3
- Alta Vista Community Charter · K–5
- Bowman Charter · K–8
- Placer County Pathways Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Bakersfield3
- Central Academy of Arts and Technology · K–12
- Grow Public Schools · K–8
- Valley Oaks Charter · K–12
Clovis3
- Clovis Global Academy · K–8
- Clovis Online Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Quail Lake Environmental Charter · K–8
Compton3
- ISANA Achernar Academy · K–8
- KIPP Compton Community · K–8
- Lifeline Education Charter · K–12
Costa Mesa3
- California Pacific Charter - San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
- California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
- International School for Science and Culture · K–8
Denair3
- Denair Charter Academy · K–12
- Denair Elementary Charter Academy · K–5
- Gratton Charter · K–8
La Mesa3
- JCS - Manzanita · K–12
- Sparrow Academy · K–5
- The Learning Choice Academy - East County · K–12
Marysville3
- CORE Charter · K–12
- Paragon Collegiate Academy · K–8
- Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter · K–12
Nevada City3
- Forest Charter · K–12
- Nevada City School of the Arts · K–8
- Twin Ridges Home Study Charter · K–8
Oroville3
- Hearthstone · K–12
- Ipakanni Early College Charter · K–12
- STREAM Charter · K–8
Palmdale3
- Antelope Valley Learning Academy · K–12
- Palmdale Academy Charter · K–12
- Palmdale Aerospace Academy · K–12
Pasadena3
- Alma Fuerte Public · K–8
- Aveson School of Leaders · K–5
- Pasadena Rosebud Academy · K–8
Porterville3
- Butterfield Charter · K–12
- Monarch River Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Summit Charter Academy · K–12
San Juan Capistrano3
- California Online Public Schools Central Coast · K–12 · Virtual
- California Online Public Schools Southern California · K–12 · Virtual
- California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano · K–8
San Marcos3
- Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego · K–8
- High Tech Elementary North County · K–5
- Pivot Charter School - San Diego II · K–12 · Virtual
Ukiah3
- River Oak Charter · K–8
- Sequoia Career Academy · 4–12
- Tree of Life Charter · K–8
Vallejo3
- Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy · K–8
- Elite Public · K–12
- Vallejo Charter · K–8
Acton2
- iLEAD Hybrid · K–12 · Virtual
- iLEAD Online Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Adelanto2
Altadena2
- OCS - South · K–8
- Odyssey Charter · K–8
Beaumont2
- Highland Academy · K–8
- Mission Vista Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Carmichael2
- California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses · K–8
- Visions In Education · K–12 · Virtual
Chino2
Corona2
- Pivot Charter School Riverside · K–12 · Virtual
- Scale Leadership Academy - East · K–12 · Virtual
Cottonwood2
Crescent City2
- Castle Rock · K–12
- Uncharted Shores Academy · K–9
Encinitas2
- JCS - Cedar Cove · K–12
- JCS - Mountain Oaks · K–8
Encino2
Guerneville2
- California Pacific Charter - Sonoma · K–12 · Virtual
- Guerneville Elementary (Charter) · K–8
Hickman2
- Hickman Charter · K–8
- Hickman Elementary · K–5
Huntington Beach2
- Kinetic Academy · K–8
- Sycamore Creek Community Charter · K–8
Julian2
- Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Julian Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Laguna Niguel2
Lincoln2
- Horizon Charter · K–12
- John Adams Academy - Lincoln · K–12
Lodi2
- Rio Valley Charter · K–12
- Vista Oaks Charter · K–12
Lompoc2
- Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc · K–12 · Virtual
- Trivium Charter School Adventure · K–12 · Virtual
Lucerne Valley2
- Granite Mountain Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Southern California Flex Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Maricopa2
- Blue Ridge Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Heartland Charter · K–12 · Virtual
McClellan2
Middletown2
- California Online Public Schools North Bay · K–12 · Virtual
- Lake County International Charter · K–8
Monterey2
- Bay View Academy · K–8
- Big Sur Charter · K–12
Morgan Hill2
Newcastle2
North Hollywood2
Orcutt2
- Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria · K–12 · Virtual
- Orcutt Academy Charter · K–12
Perris2
Placerville2
- Mountainside Middle College High · K–12
- Sky Mountain Charter · K–12
Poway2
- Cabrillo Point Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Pacific Coast Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Rancho Cordova2
- Lake View Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova · K–12
Roseville2
Salinas2
- Monterey County Home Charter · K–12
- Oasis Charter Public · K–6
Santa Maria2
- Family Partnership Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Trivium Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Vacaville2
- Fairmont Charter Elementary · K–6
- Kairos Public · K–10
Valley Village2
Van Nuys2
- Ararat Charter · K–5
- Lashon Academy · K–8
Ventura2
Waterford2
Willits2
- La Vida Charter · K–12
- Willits Elementary Charter · K–5
Winchester2
- Temecula Preparatory · K–12
- Temecula Valley Charter · K–8
Yucaipa2
Acampo1
- Joe Serna Jr. Charter · K–8
Agua Dulce1
- iLead Agua Dulce · K–12
Aliso Viejo1
- Journey · K–8
Alpaugh1
- California Online Public Schools Central Valley · K–12 · Virtual
Alpine1
- The Heights Charter · K–8
Apple Valley1
Arleta1
- Valor Academy Elementary · K–4
Arvin1
- Grow Academy Arvin · K–8
Ballico1
Barstow1
Beale AFB1
Ben Lomond1
- SLVUSD Charter · K–12
Boulder Creek1
- Ocean Grove Charter · K–12
Buellton1
- Olive Grove Charter - Buellton · K–12 · Virtual
Camino1
- Camino Polytechnic · K–8
Caruthers1
Castaic1
Catheys Valley1
- Sierra Foothill Charter · K–8
Ceres1
Clarksburg1
- Delta Elementary Charter · K–6
Coachella1
Colton1
Concord1
Covelo1
- Eel River Charter · K–6
Dixon1
- Dixon Montessori Charter · K–8
Doyle1
- Long Valley · K–12
Duarte1
Dunlap1
- Kings Canyon Online · K–12 · Virtual
East Nicolaus1
- South Sutter Charter · K–12
El Dorado1
Escalon1
- Escalon Charter Academy · K–12
Fairfax1
- Ross Valley Charter · K–5
Forest Ranch1
- Forest Ranch Charter · K–8
Forestville1
- Forestville Academy · 2–8
Fort Bragg1
- Three Rivers Charter · 1–8
Fortuna1
Fremont1
Georgetown1
- American River Charter · K–12
Gilroy1
Glen Ellen1
- Woodland Star Charter · K–8
Goleta1
- Santa Barbara Charter · K–8
Hawthorne1
- Da Vinci Connect · K–12
Helendale1
- Independence Charter Academy · K–12
Herlong1
- Mt. Lassen Charter · K–12
Hollister1
- Hollister Prep · K–8
Hopland1
- Shanel Valley Academy · K–6
Hume1
- Hume Lake Charter · K–12
Imperial Beach1
- Imperial Beach Charter · K–8
Jamul1
- Greater San Diego Academy · K–12
Kelseyville1
- Shade Canyon · K–8
Keyes1
- Keyes to Learning Charter · K–12
Knights Landing1
Lake Elsinore1
Lake Forest1
Lakeside1
- Barona Indian Charter · K–8
Lemon Cove1
Lemoore1
- Island Elementary · K–8
Lindsay1
- Loma Vista Charter · K–12
Live Oak1
- Sutter Peak Charter Academy · K–12
Loomis1
- Loomis Basin Charter · K–8
Los Altos1
- Bullis Charter · K–8
Lost Hills1
Lynwood1
- Soleil Academy Charter · K–5
Manila1
- Redwood Coast Montessori · K–12
Mather1
Menifee1
- Santa Rosa Academy · K–12
Menlo Park1
Merced1
- Merced Scholars Charter · K–12
Meridian1
- Feather River Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Mission Viejo1
Mount Shasta1
- Golden Eagle Charter · K–12
Murrieta1
- MethodSchools · K–12 · Virtual
Napa1
- Stone Bridge · K–8
National City1
- Integrity Charter · K–8
Newport Beach1
- Suncoast Preparatory Academy · K–12 · Virtual
North Highlands1
Novato1
- Novato Charter · K–8
O'Neals1
- Chawanakee Academy Charter · K–12
Oakhurst1
Occidental1
Ojai1
- Valley Oak Charter · K–12
Olympic Valley1
- Creekside Charter · K–8
Oregon House1
Orland1
- William Finch · K–12
Oro Grande1
- Riverside Preparatory · K–12
Pacific Grove1
- Monterey Bay Charter · K–8
Pala1
- Vivian Banks Charter · K–5
Palm Desert1
Palm Springs1
- Cielo Vista Charter · K–8
Palo Cedro1
- Chrysalis Charter · K–8
Paso Robles1
Penn Valley1
- Vantage Point Charter · K–12
Penngrove1
- Penngrove Elementary · K–6
Phelan1
Pine Mountain Club1
Pine Valley1
- JCS - Pine Valley · K–12
Point Arena1
- Pacific Community Charter · K–12
Porter Ranch1
- Castlebay Lane Charter · K–5
Quincy1
- Plumas Charter · K–12
Ranch Cucamonga1
Rialto1
- Vista Norte Public Charter · K–12
Ridgecrest1
Rio Linda1
- Heritage Peak Charter · K–12
Ripon1
- California Online Public Schools Northern California · K–12 · Virtual
Riverbank1
Rohnert Park1
- Pathways Charter · K–12
San Andreas1
- Mountain Oaks · K–12
San Carlos1
San Fernando1
San Jacinto1
- San Jacinto Valley Academy · K–12
San Lorenzo1
- KIPP Summit Academy · 5–8
San Luis Obispo1
San Pablo1
- Caliber: Beta Academy · K–8
Sanger1
- Sanger Academy Charter · K–8
Santa Cruz1
- Tierra Pacifica Charter · K–8
Santa Monica1
Santa Ynez1
Saratoga1
- Marshall Lane Elementary · K–5
Scotts Valley1
- California Online Public Schools Monterey Bay · K–12 · Virtual
Seaside1
Shafter1
- Grow Academy Shafter · K–8
Shingle Springs1
Sonoma1
- Sonoma Charter · K–8
Sonora1
- Gold Rush Home Study Charter · K–12
Spring Valley1
Studio City1
Susanville1
- Thompson Peak Charter · K–12
Topanga1
Truckee1
Tujunga1
Turlock1
- eCademy Charter at Crane · K–12 · Virtual
Union City1
Valley Center1
Vandenberg Air Force Base1
- Manzanita Public Charter · K–6
Walnut Creek1
- Eagle Peak Montessori · 1–8
Walnut Park1
- Academia Moderna · K–5
Wawona1
Weott1
- Agnes J. Johnson Charter · K–12
West Covina1
- San Jose Charter Academy · K–8
West Hollywood1
- Larchmont Charter · K–12
Westlake Village1
- River Oaks Academy · K–12
Wildomar1
Willows1
- Walden Academy · K–8
Wilmington1
Windsor1
Winnetka1
Yorba Linda1
Yreka1
About this California elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in California: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in California?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 846 open public charter schools in California offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 290 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in California?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in California free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in California?
Federal records identify 86 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering elementary grades in California. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in California?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.