Charter Middle Schools in California
California has 879 public charter schools offering middle school grades (6–8) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 298 cities.
- Charter middle schools
- 879
- Students at these schools
- 543,281
- Median students per teacher
- 21.9
- Virtual schools
- 94
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 876 of 879 schools; student–teacher ratios for 867; format for 879. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter middle schools in California by city
Los Angeles83
- Accelerated · K–8
- Accelerated Charter Elementary · K–6
- Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 · 6–8
- Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 · 6–8
- Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 · 6–8
- Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex · 6–12
- Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle · 6–8
- Alliance Kory Hunter Middle · 6–8
- Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex · 6–12
- Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy · 6–8
- Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. America · K–12
- Animo Compton Charter · 6–12
- Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle · 6–8
- Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle · 6–8
- Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle · 6–8
- Animo Jefferson Charter Middle · 6–8
- Animo Legacy Charter Middle · 6–8
- Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle · 6–8
- Arts in Action Community Middle · 6–8
- Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter · K–6
- Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter · K–6
- Aspire Slauson Academy Charter · K–6
- California Creative Learning Academy MS · 6–8
- 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
- Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista · K–8
- Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake · K–8
- Crete Academy · K–6
- Crown Preparatory Academy · 5–8
- Downtown Value · K–8
- El Rio Community · K–8
- Emerson Community Charter · 6–8
- Equitas Academy #2 · 5–8
- Equitas Academy 4 · 5–8
- Everest Value · K–8
- Extera Public · K–8
- Gabriella Charter · K–8
- Gabriella Charter 2 · K–8
- Global Education Academy · K–8
- Goethe International Charter · K–8
- ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle · 6–8
- ICEF Vista Middle Academy · 6–8
- Invictus Leadership Academy · K–8
- ISANA Himalia Academy · K–8
- ISANA Nascent Academy · K–8
- ISANA Octavia Academy · K–8
- KIPP Academy of Innovation · 5–8
- KIPP Academy of Opportunity · 5–8
- KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter · K–8
- KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory · 5–8
- KIPP Philosophers Academy · 5–8
- KIPP Scholar Academy · 5–8
- KIPP Sol Academy · 5–8
- Lashon Academy City · K–6
- Libertas College Preparatory Charter · 4–8
- Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise · 6–12
- Los Angeles Leadership Academy · 6–12
- Magnolia Science Academy 4 · 6–12
- Magnolia Science Academy 6 · 6–8
- Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle · 6–8
- New Designs Charter · 6–12
- New Designs Charter School-Watts · 6–12
- New Heights Charter · K–8
- New Los Angeles Charter · 6–8
- New West Charter · 6–12
- Ocean Charter · K–8
- Para Los Ninos Middle · 6–8
- Paul Revere Charter Middle · 6–8
- PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High · 6–12
- PUC Excel Charter Academy · 6–8
- Renaissance Arts Academy · K–12
- Rise Kohyang Middle · 6–8
- Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter · K–6
- Stella Middle Charter Academy · 5–8
- Synergy Kinetic Academy · 6–8
- TEACH Academy of Technologies · 5–8
- Today's Fresh Start-Compton · K–8
- Vista Charter Middle · 6–8
- Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles · 6–10
- Watts Learning Center Charter Middle · 6–8
- WISH Community · K–8
San Diego32
- Albert Einstein Academies · K–8
- Altus Schools Audeo · K–12
- Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego · 6–12
- America's Finest Charter · K–12
- City Heights Preparatory Charter · 6–12
- Darnall Charter · K–8
- Elevate · K–8
- Empower Language Academy · K–6
- Gompers Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Harriet Tubman Village Charter · K–8
- High Tech Middle · 6–8
- High Tech Middle Media Arts · 6–8
- High Tech Middle Mesa · 6–8
- Holly Drive Leadership Academy · K–8
- Iftin Charter · K–8
- Ingenuity Charter · 6–12 · Virtual
- Innovations Academy · K–8
- Kavod Charter · K–8
- Keiller Leadership Academy · K–8
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence · K–8
- King-Chavez Preparatory Academy · 6–8
- KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy · 5–8
- Learning Choice Academy · K–12
- Magnolia Science Academy San Diego · 6–8
- 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
- San Diego Mission Academy · 6–12 · Virtual
- The O'Farrell Charter · K–12
- Urban Discovery Academy Charter · K–12
Sacramento27
- Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy · 6–12
- 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
- Leroy Greene Academy · 6–12
- Marconi Learning Academy · K–12
- Natomas Charter · K–12
- Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle · 6–8
- New Hope Charter · K–8
- New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter · K–6
- Paseo Grande Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- San Juan Choices Charter · 6–12 · Virtual
- SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy · 7–12
- SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD · 7–12
- 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
Oakland23
- AIMS College Prep Middle · 6–8
- American Indian Public Charter School II · K–8
- Ascend · K–8
- Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy · K–8
- Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Aurum Preparatory Academy · 6–8
- Bay Area Technology · 6–12
- Community School for Creative Education · K–8
- Downtown Charter Academy · 6–8
- East Bay Innovation Academy · 6–12
- Envision Academy for Arts & Technology · 6–12
- Francophone Charter School of Oakland · K–8
- KIPP Bridge Academy · K–8
- Lazear Charter Academy · K–8
- Lighthouse Community Charter · K–8
- Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public · K–12
- Oakland Charter Academy · 6–8
- Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Oakland School for the Arts · 6–12
- Oakland Unity Middle · 6–8
- Urban Montessori Charter · K–8
- Yu Ming Charter · K–8
San Jose22
- 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
- Discovery Charter · K–8
- Discovery Charter II · K–8
- Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock · 6–12
- Downtown College Preparatory Middle · 5–8
- Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning · K–12
- Ida Jew Academies · K–8
- KIPP Heartwood Academy · 5–8
- KIPP Heritage Academy · 5–8
- Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy · 5–8
- Monroe Middle · 6–8
- Price Charter Middle · 6–8
- Sherman Oaks Elementary · K–8
- Sunrise Middle · 5–8
- University Preparatory Academy Charter · 7–12
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy · K–8
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant · K–8
Santa Rosa22
- 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
- Piner-Olivet Charter · 7–8
- 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
Stockton17
- ABLE Charter · K–12
- Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle · 6–8
- Aspire Langston Hughes Academy · 6–12
- Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy · 6–12
- 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
- Pacific Law Academy · 7–12
- Pittman Charter · K–8
- Stockton Collegiate International Secondary · 6–12
- Team Charter Academy · 6–8
- Venture Academy · K–12
- Voices College Bound Language Academy at Stockton · K–8
Fresno15
- Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter · K–12
- Aspen Meadow Public · K–6
- Aspen Ridge Public · 7–12
- Aspen Valley Prep Academy · K–6
- Big Picture Educational Academy · K–12
- Carter G. Woodson Public Charter · 7–12
- 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
- Sierra Charter · K–12
- W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter · K–12
- West Park Charter Academy · K–12
- Yosemite Valley Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Petaluma14
- Cinnabar Charter · K–8
- Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter · 7–8
- 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
- Petaluma Accelerated Charter · 7–8
- River Montessori Elementary Charter · K–6
- Sonoma Mountain Elementary · K–6
Chula Vista12
- Altus Schools South Bay · 7–12
- 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 Middle Chula Vista · 6–8
- 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
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
Redding9
- 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
- University Preparatory · 6–12
San Bernardino9
- ASA Charter · K–12
- Hardy Brown College Prep · K–8
- Norton Science and Language Academy · K–12
- Options for Youth-San Bernardino · 7–12
- Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy · 6–12
- Public Safety Academy · 6–12
- Savant Preparatory Academy of Business · K–6
- SOAR Charter Academy · K–8
- Woodward Leadership Academy · K–6
Tracy9
- 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
- Tracy Independent Study Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Valley View Charter Prep · K–12 · Virtual
Visalia9
- Blue Oak Academy · K–8
- Charter Home School Academy · K–8
- Crescent Valley Public Charter II · K–12
- Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center · K–12
- Global Learning Charter · K–8
- La Sierra High · 7–12
- Sycamore Valley Academy · K–8
- Valley Life Charter · K–12
- Visalia Charter Independent Study · 7–12
Chico8
- 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
- Pivot Charter School North Valley II · 6–12 · Virtual
- Sherwood Montessori · K–8
- Wildflower Open Classroom · K–8
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
Modesto7
- Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- 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
San Francisco7
- Creative Arts Charter · K–8
- Gateway Middle · 6–8
- KIPP Bayview Academy · 5–8
- KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy · 5–8
- Mission Preparatory · K–8
- The New School of San Francisco · K–8
- Thomas Edison Charter Academy · K–8
El Cajon6
- Altus Schools East County · 7–12
- Bostonia Global · K–12
- Diego Valley East Public Charter · K–12
- EJE Middle Academy · 6–8
- Kidinnu Academy · K–8
- Literacy First Charter · K–12
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
Escondido6
- Altus Schools North County · 6–12
- 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 Valley6
- Arete Charter Academy · K–8 · Virtual
- Chicago Park Community Charter · K–8
- Grass Valley Charter · K–8
- John Muir Charter · 6–12
- Union Hill Elementary · K–6
- Yuba River Charter · K–8
Redlands6
- Gorman Learning Center · K–12
- Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita · K–12
- Grove · 7–12
- Sage Oak Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Sage Oak Charter School - South · K–12 · Virtual
- Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel · K–12 · Virtual
Watsonville6
- Alianza Charter · K–8
- Ceiba College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Linscott Charter · K–8
- Pacific Coast Charter · K–12
- Watsonville Charter School of the Arts · K–8
- Watsonville Prep · K–8
Eureka5
- Alder Grove Charter School 2 · K–12
- Freshwater Charter Middle · 7–8
- Northern United - Humboldt Charter · K–12
- Pacific View Charter 2.0 · K–12
- South Bay Charter · K–8
Hanford5
- Crossroads Charter Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Kings River-Hardwick Elementary · K–8
- Kings Valley Academy II · K–12
- Mid Valley Alternative Charter · K–8 · Virtual
- Pioneer Middle · 6–8
Madera5
- Liberty Charter · K–8
- Madera County Independent Academy · K–12
- Pioneer Technical Center · K–12
- Sherman Thomas Charter · K–8
- Sherman Thomas STEM Academy · 6–8
Pasadena5
- Alma Fuerte Public · K–8
- Aveson Global Leadership Academy · 6–12
- Learning Works · 7–12
- Options For Youth - Duarte Inc · 7–12
- Pasadena Rosebud Academy · K–8
San Juan Capistrano5
- 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
- OCASA College Prep · 6–12
- Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano · 7–12
Sebastopol5
- Hillcrest Middle · 6–8
- Orchard View · K–12 · Virtual
- Sebastopol Independent Charter · K–8
- Sunridge Charter · K–8
- Twin Hills Charter Middle · 6–8
Vallejo5
- Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy · K–8
- Elite Public · K–12
- Mare Island Technology Academy · 6–8
- MIT Griffin Academy Middle · 6–8
- Vallejo Charter · K–8
Anaheim4
- El Rancho Charter · 7–8
- Epic California Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Palm Lane Global Academy · K–6
- Vibrant Minds Charter · K–6
Compton4
- Bridges Preparatory Academy · 6–8
- ISANA Achernar Academy · K–8
- KIPP Compton Community · K–8
- Lifeline Education Charter · K–12
Kingsburg4
- Central Valley Home · K–8 · Virtual
- Island Community Day · 4–8
- Rafer Johnson Junior High · 7–8
- Ronald W. Reagan Elementary · 4–6
Lancaster4
- Assurance Learning Academy · 8–12
- Desert Sands Charter · 8–12
- iLEAD Lancaster Charter · K–8
- Mission Academy · 6–12 · Virtual
Oceanside4
- Audeo Charter II · K–12
- Coastal Academy Charter · K–12
- Pacific View Charter · K–12
- Scholarship Prep - Oceanside · K–8
Porterville4
- Butterfield Charter · K–12
- Monarch River Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Porterville Military Academy · 7–12
- Summit Charter Academy · K–12
Reseda4
- James Jordan Middle · 6–8
- Magnolia Science Academy · 6–12
- Magnolia Science Academy 5 · 6–12
- Reseda Charter High · 6–12
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
Thousand Oaks4
- 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
Ukiah4
- Redwood Collegiate Academy · 7–12
- River Oak Charter · K–8
- Sequoia Career Academy · 4–12
- Tree of Life 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
Bakersfield3
- Central Academy of Arts and Technology · K–12
- Grow Public Schools · K–8
- Valley Oaks Charter · K–12
Carmichael3
- California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses · K–8
- Options for Youth-San Juan · 7–12
- Visions In Education · K–12 · Virtual
Clovis3
- Clovis Global Academy · K–8
- Clovis Online Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Quail Lake Environmental Charter · K–8
Corona3
- Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco · 7–12
- Pivot Charter School Riverside · K–12 · Virtual
- Scale Leadership Academy - East · K–12 · Virtual
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
Irvine3
- Excel Academy Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Excel Academy Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Irvine International Academy · K–8
Napa3
- Mayacamas Charter Middle · 6–8
- Mayacamas Countywide Middle · 6–8
- Stone Bridge · K–8
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
Red Bluff3
- Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) · 5–8
- Lincoln Street · K–8
- Tehama eLearning Academy · 7–12 · Virtual
San Marcos3
- Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego · K–8
- High Tech Middle North County · 6–8
- Pivot Charter School - San Diego II · K–12 · Virtual
Van Nuys3
- Lashon Academy · K–8
- Magnolia Science Academy 2 · 6–12
- Valley Charter Middle · 6–8
Acton2
- iLEAD Hybrid · K–12 · Virtual
- iLEAD Online Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Adelanto2
Altadena2
- OCS - South · K–8
- Odyssey Charter · K–8
Auburn2
- Bowman Charter · K–8
- Placer County Pathways Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Beaumont2
- Highland Academy · K–8
- Mission Vista Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Chino2
Cottonwood2
Crescent City2
- Castle Rock · K–12
- Uncharted Shores Academy · K–9
Denair2
- Denair Charter Academy · K–12
- Gratton Charter · K–8
El Cerrito2
- Invictus Academy of Richmond · 7–12
- Summit Public School K2 · 7–12
Encinitas2
- JCS - Cedar Cove · K–12
- JCS - Mountain Oaks · K–8
Guerneville2
- California Pacific Charter - Sonoma · K–12 · Virtual
- Guerneville Elementary (Charter) · K–8
Helendale2
Hickman2
- Hickman Charter · K–8
- Hickman Middle · 6–8
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
Lakeside2
- Barona Indian Charter · K–8
- River Valley Charter · 7–12
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
Orangevale2
- Golden Valley Orchard · K–8
- Golden Valley River · K–8
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
Rio Linda2
- Heritage Peak Charter · K–12
- Westside Preparatory Charter · 7–8
Roseville2
Salinas2
- Monterey County Home Charter · K–12
- Oasis Charter Public · K–6
San Fernando2
Santa Cruz2
- Pacific Collegiate Charter · 7–12
- Tierra Pacifica Charter · K–8
Santa Maria2
- Family Partnership Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Trivium Charter · K–12 · Virtual
South Gate2
- KIPP Corazon Academy · K–8
- Westbrook Academy · 6–12
Turlock2
- eCademy Charter at Crane · K–12 · Virtual
- Fusion Charter · 7–12
Vacaville2
- Fairmont Charter Elementary · K–6
- Kairos Public · K–10
Ventura2
Walnut Creek2
Waterford2
Willits2
- La Vida Charter · K–12
- Willits Charter · 6–12
Winchester2
- Temecula Preparatory · K–12
- Temecula Valley Charter · K–8
Winnetka2
Yorba Linda2
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
Arvin1
- Grow Academy Arvin · K–8
Ballico1
Barstow1
Bell1
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
Carson1
- Magnolia Science Academy 3 · 6–12
Caruthers1
Castaic1
Catheys Valley1
- Sierra Foothill Charter · K–8
Ceres1
Clarksburg1
- Delta Elementary Charter · K–6
Coachella1
Colton1
Covelo1
- Eel River Charter · K–6
Davis1
- Da Vinci Charter Academy · 7–12
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
Encino1
Escalon1
- Escalon Charter Academy · K–12
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
Hemet1
- Western Center Academy · 6–12
Herlong1
- Mt. Lassen Charter · K–12
Highland1
- New Vision Middle · 6–8
Highland Park1
- Academia Avance Charter · 6–12
Hollister1
- Hollister Prep · K–8
Hopland1
- Shanel Valley Academy · K–6
Hume1
- Hume Lake Charter · K–12
Imperial Beach1
- Imperial Beach Charter · K–8
Irwindale1
- Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park · 7–12 · Virtual
Jamul1
- Greater San Diego Academy · K–12
Kelseyville1
- Shade Canyon · K–8
Keyes1
- Keyes to Learning Charter · K–12
Knights Landing1
La Jolla1
- Preuss School UCSD · 6–12
Laguna Niguel1
- Community Roots Academy · K–8
Lake Elsinore1
Lake Forest1
Lemon Cove1
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
Los Gatos1
- Rolling Hills Middle · 6–8
Lost Hills1
Manila1
- Redwood Coast Montessori · K–12
Marina1
- Learning for Life Charter · 7–12
Mather1
Menifee1
- Santa Rosa Academy · K–12
Menlo Park1
Merced1
- Merced Scholars Charter · K–12
Meridian1
- Feather River Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Moorpark1
- IvyTech Charter · 7–12
Mount Shasta1
- Golden Eagle Charter · K–12
Murrieta1
- MethodSchools · K–12 · Virtual
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
Oakdale1
- Oakdale Charter · 7–12
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
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
Pittsburg1
- Golden Gate Community · 6–12
Point Arena1
- Pacific Community Charter · K–12
Quartz Hill1
Quincy1
- Plumas Charter · K–12
Ranch Cucamonga1
Rialto1
- Vista Norte Public Charter · K–12
Ridgecrest1
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 Gabriel1
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 Clarita1
- Mission View Public · 8–12
Santa Ynez1
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
Susanville1
- Thompson Peak Charter · K–12
Truckee1
Tuolumne1
Union City1
Valencia1
- Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart · 7–12 · Virtual
Valley Center1
- All Tribes Charter · 6–12
Valley Village1
Van Nuys CA1
Vandenberg Air Force Base1
- Manzanita Public Charter · K–6
Walnut Park1
- PREPA TEC - Los Angeles · 6–8
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
Yreka1
About this California middle school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 6–8, 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 middle schools in California: common questions
How many charter middle schools are in California?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 879 open public charter schools in California offering at least one grade from 6–8, located in 298 cities.
How do I find charter middle 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 middle grade-level filter.
Are charter middle 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 middle schools in California?
Federal records identify 94 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering middle school grades in California. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter middle 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.