Best Charter Schools in Los Angeles: Compare Ratings, Hours and Deadlines by Area (2027–28)

On the latest Scope Scores, Renaissance Arts Academy in Northeast LA is the one Los Angeles County charter at the 99th percentile in elementary, middle and high school. Area by area, the leaders change: the Valley and the Westside have most of the top charter elementary schools, while in South LA and the South Bay the strongest charters are mostly high schools. The best fit comes down to your child's grade, your area, the school day you need and how each school takes applications. Many Valley and Westside leaders are LAUSD affiliated charters. Families inside their boundary can enroll directly, and new families from outside it apply through LAUSD Choices, the district's one application: on time by November 6, 2026, and later applications join the end of the waitlist. Most other charters take applications on their own sites. The deadlines we found on those sites run from December 1 to February 28.

The finder below lists the 341 charters that have a Los Angeles County school code and an address in the county, in eight areas. Choose your child's level and your area. Each area opens on its highest-ranked charter, and the rest are one tap away.

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341 charters on our LA County list · we read 319 of their websites in October 2026

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165 charters in LA County teach elementary grades.

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Level (score year)	School	Area	Percentile, band, Scope Score	Its site states	Posted 2027–28 dates
Elementary (2025–26)	Carpenter Community Charter	San Fernando Valley: Studio City	99th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 89	After-school program, TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Renaissance Arts Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	99th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 87	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	98th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 85	After-school program, TK offered, School hours by grade	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-Hig	San Fernando Valley: West Hills	97th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 81	After-school program, TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Community Magnet Charter Elementary	Westside LA: Los Angeles	97th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 81	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD magnet charter, no boundary: apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies	San Fernando Valley: Northridge	97th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 80	TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Canyon Charter Elementary	Westside LA: Santa Monica	96th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 77	After-school program, TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Westwood Charter Elementary	Westside LA: Los Angeles	96th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 76	After-school program, TK offered, School hours by grade	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Colfax Charter Elementary	San Fernando Valley: Valley Village	94th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 73	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Palisades Charter Elementary	Westside LA: Pacific Palisades	93rd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 71	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Granada Hills Charter	San Fernando Valley: Granada Hills	93rd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 71	TK offered	Lottery application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 3 pm
Elementary (2025–26)	Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	92nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 70	After-school program, TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Calabash Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	92nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	PUC Milagro Charter	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	92nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Encino Charter Elementary	San Fernando Valley: Encino	92nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered, School hours	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies	San Fernando Valley: Northridge	91st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 68	After-school program, School hours	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	WISH Community	Westside LA: Los Angeles	91st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 68	TK offered	Application deadline: Jan 29, 2027, 6 pm
Elementary (2025–26)	Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	91st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 68	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Topanga Elementary Charter	Westside LA: Topanga	90th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 66	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Marquez Charter	Westside LA: Pacific Palisades	90th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 66	After-school program, TK offered, School day 8:10–2:52	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Castlebay Lane Charter	San Fernando Valley: Porter Ranch	90th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 66	TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Lifeline Education Charter	South LA and Compton: Compton	89th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 65	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	ICEF Vista Elementary Academy	Westside LA: Los Angeles	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 62	After-school program	Early application deadline: Jan 31, 2027; Lottery: Feb 6, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter	San Fernando Valley: Sherman Oaks	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 62	After-school program, School day 8:00–2:23	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 62	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Van Gogh Charter	San Fernando Valley: Granada Hills	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 61	After-school program, Before-school care	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	San Jose Charter Academy	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: West Covina	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 61	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Goethe International Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	86th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 60	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Superior Street Elementary	San Fernando Valley: Chatsworth	85th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 60	After-school program, Before-school care	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Justice Street Academy Charter	San Fernando Valley: West Hills	85th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 59	TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics	San Fernando Valley: Tarzana	83rd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 57	After-school program, TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter	San Fernando Valley: Encino	82nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 56	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Ocean Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 55	After-school program, TK offered	Application deadline: Jan 29, 2027, 3 pm; Lottery: Feb 24, 2027, 10 am
Elementary (2025–26)	Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Northridge	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 55	TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Pomelo Community Charter	San Fernando Valley: West Hills	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 55	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	PUC Community Charter Elementary	San Fernando Valley: Sylmar	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 54	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Odyssey Charter	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Altadena	79th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 53	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	79th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 53	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Early application deadline: Jan 31, 2027; Lottery: Feb 6, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Dixie Canyon Community Charter	San Fernando Valley: Sherman Oaks	78th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 52	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Open Charter Magnet	Westside LA: Los Angeles	78th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 52	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD magnet charter, no boundary: apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies	San Fernando Valley: West Hills	78th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 52	After-school program, Before-school care	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aveson School of Leaders	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	77th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 51	TK offered, Uniforms optional	Lottery: Feb 27, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Riverside Drive Charter	San Fernando Valley: Sherman Oaks	77th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 51	After-school program, School day 8:01–2:29	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood	Central LA: Los Angeles	75th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 50	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Gateway Academy Charter	South LA and Compton: South Gate	73rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	After-school program, TK offered, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	El Rio Community	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	73rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	Lottery: Feb 19, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	ISANA Cardinal Academy	San Fernando Valley: Sun Valley	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Knollwood Preparatory Academy	San Fernando Valley: Granada Hills	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Larchmont Charter	Westside LA: West Hollywood	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	TK offered	Lottery application window closes: Feb 17, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Nestle Avenue Charter	San Fernando Valley: Tarzana	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Rise Kohyang Elementary	Central LA: Los Angeles	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	After-school program, TK offered	Application deadline: Feb 23, 2027; Lottery: Mar 9, 2027, 4 pm
Elementary (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy 7	San Fernando Valley: Northridge	71st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 47	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake	Central LA: Los Angeles	71st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 47	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	ISANA Palmati Academy	San Fernando Valley: North Hollywood	70th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 47	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Fenton Charter Leadership Academy	San Fernando Valley: Sun Valley	69th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 46	TK offered, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Global Education Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	69th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 46	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Our Community Charter	San Fernando Valley: Chatsworth	69th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 46	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Valley Charter Elementary	San Fernando Valley: North Hills	69th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	Lottery: Feb 18, 2027, 11 am
Elementary (2025–26)	Village Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Canoga Park	68th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Synergy Charter Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	68th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	After-school program, TK offered, Uniform policy, School hours by grade	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Puente Charter	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	68th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	After-school program, TK offered, Uniforms optional	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	67th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School East Valley	San Fernando Valley: Valley Village	67th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	67th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	After-school program (Aspire's site), Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies	San Fernando Valley: Granada Hills	66th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 44	After-school program, School hours by grade	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Comienza Community Prep	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	65th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 43	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	65th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 43	TK offered	Early application deadline: Jan 31, 2027; Lottery: Feb 6, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista	Westside LA: Los Angeles	64th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 43	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Ingenium Charter	San Fernando Valley: Canoga Park	63rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	63rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	School day 8:07–2:30	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	New Heights Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	62nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	Before-school care, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Lashon Academy City	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 41	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Woodlake Elementary Community Charter	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 41	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy	Central LA: Los Angeles	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered, School hours	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley	San Fernando Valley: Winnetka	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Lashon Academy	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Firestone Academy Charter	South LA and Compton: South Gate	58th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	After-school program (Aspire's site), TK offered, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Da Vinci Connect	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Hawthorne	57th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	TK offered	Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2027; Lottery: Mar 4, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Elementary #3	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	57th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Today's Fresh Start-Compton	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	56th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 38	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	New Horizons Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: North Hollywood	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 38	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Extera Public School No. 2	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	54th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 37	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Multicultural Learning Center	San Fernando Valley: Canoga Park	53rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 37	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Fenton Avenue Charter	San Fernando Valley: Lake View Terrace	53rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 37	TK offered, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	53rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 37	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Corazon Academy	South LA and Compton: South Gate	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 36	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	California Creative Learning Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 36	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter	Central LA: Los Angeles	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 36	TK offered, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Montague Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Pacoima	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 36	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	STEM Preparatory Elementary	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 36	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	OCS - South	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Altadena	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 36	After-school program, TK offered, School hours by grade	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Enadia Way Technology Charter	San Fernando Valley: West Hills	49th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	TK offered	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Watts Learning Center	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	49th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	New Los Angeles Charter Elementary	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	49th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Soleil Academy Charter	South LA and Compton: Lynwood	47th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 34	TK offered	Lottery interest forms due: Feb 19, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	iLEAD Online Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Acton	45th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	TK offered The state lists it as exclusively virtual	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Ararat Charter	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	45th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program, TK offered	Lottery: Feb 27, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park	San Fernando Valley: Canoga Park	45th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	iLEAD Hybrid	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Acton	44th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	TK offered The state lists it as exclusively virtual	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	44th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program (Aspire's site), TK offered, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts	Central LA: Los Angeles	42nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 32	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Pacoima Charter Elementary	San Fernando Valley: Pacoima	42nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 32	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Scholarship Prep - South Bay	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Wilmington	41st percentile · Developing · Scope Score 32	After-school program, TK offered, Uniform policy, School day 8:15–3:00	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Vaughn Next Century Learning Center	San Fernando Valley: San Fernando	40th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	39th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	39th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	After-school program, TK offered, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Arts In Action Community Charter	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Plainview Academic Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Tujunga	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	After-school program, School hours	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #2	Central LA: Los Angeles	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	After-school program, TK offered	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Hamlin Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: West Hills	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Palmdale Aerospace Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	34th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	TK offered, Uniform policy	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Accelerated Charter Elementary	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	34th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Titan Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	34th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	After-school program (Aspire's site), TK offered, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Gabriella Charter	Central LA: Los Angeles	33rd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Fenton STEM Academy: Elementary Center for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics	San Fernando Valley: Sun Valley	32nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 28	TK offered, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	ISANA Nascent Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	31st percentile · Developing · Scope Score 28	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Para Los Niños Charter	Central LA: Los Angeles	30th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 28	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	30th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 27	TK offered, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	La Verne Science and Technology Charter	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pomona	29th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 27	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4	Central LA: Los Angeles	28th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 26	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered, School hours	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	ISANA Octavia Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	27th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 26	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Alma Fuerte Public	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	27th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 26	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Downtown Value	Central LA: Los Angeles	27th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 26	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Pasadena Rosebud Academy	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	26th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 26	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	iLead Agua Dulce	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Agua Dulce	25th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 26	After-school program, TK offered, School hours by grade	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	25th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 25	TK offered	Early application deadline: Jan 31, 2027; Lottery: Feb 6, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	24th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 25	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	22nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 24	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Accelerated	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	22nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 24	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Aspire Slauson Academy Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	21st percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 24	After-school program (Aspire's site), Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Gabriella Charter 2	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	21st percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 24	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Academia Moderna	South LA and Compton: Walnut Park	19th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 23	After-school program, Before-school care, TK offered, School hours by grade	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Ivy Academia	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	19th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 23	After-school program, TK offered, Uniform policy	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Santa Clarita Valley International	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Castaic	19th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 23	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Extera Public	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	18th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 23	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Invictus Leadership Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	16th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 22	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Everest Value	Central LA: Los Angeles	14th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 21	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Vista Horizon Global Academy	Central LA: Los Angeles	13th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 21	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	ISANA Achernar Academy	South LA and Compton: Compton	11th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 19	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Compton Community	South LA and Compton: Compton	10th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 19	TK offered (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Center for Advanced Learning	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	10th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 18	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	City Language Immersion Charter	Central LA: Los Angeles	9th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 18	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Elementary (2025–26)	La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	7th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 17	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Learning by Design Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	1st percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 11	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	iLEAD Lancaster Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Lancaster	Bottom 1% · Needs Support · Scope Score 5	TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory of North America	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Antelope Valley Learning Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Elementary (2025–26)	Barack Obama Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Equitas Academy #3 Charter	Central LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Equitas Academy 5	Central LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Equitas Academy 6	Central LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Equitas Academy Charter	Central LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program, TK offered	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	ISANA Himalia Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school, TK or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Empower Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Ignite Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Iluminar Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Promesa Prep	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Raices Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site), TK offered	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Elementary (2025–26)	Opportunities for Learning - Duarte	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Duarte	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Elementary (2025–26)	Palmdale Academy Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	No Scope Score at this level	School day 8:30–3:33	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Elementary (2025–26)	Stella Elementary Charter Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program, TK offered, Uniforms required	Application deadline: Jan 20, 2027; Lottery: Feb 3, 2027, 4 pm
Elementary (2025–26)	TEACH Preparatory Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Elementary (2025–26)	Valor Academy Elementary	San Fernando Valley: Arleta	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program, TK offered	Application deadline: Feb 10, 2027; Lottery: Feb 24, 2027, 4 pm
Elementary (2025–26)	School of Extended Educational Options	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pomona	70th percentile among California alternative elementary schools · Solid · Scope Score 36 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative elementary schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Middle (2025–26)	Renaissance Arts Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	99th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 91	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	San Jose Charter Academy	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: West Covina	94th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 73	After-school program, Before-school care	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Paul Revere Charter Middle	Westside LA: Los Angeles	94th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 71	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Granada Hills Charter	San Fernando Valley: Granada Hills	94th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 71	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 3 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter	San Fernando Valley: Encino	92nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 68	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	91st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 66	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	ICEF Vista Middle Academy	Westside LA: Los Angeles	91st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 66	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Early application deadline: Jan 31, 2027; Lottery: Feb 6, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle	San Fernando Valley: Northridge	90th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 65	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex	San Fernando Valley: Sun Valley	89th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 64	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
Middle (2025–26)	Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle	San Fernando Valley: Tarzana	88th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 63	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Ocean Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 61	After-school program	Application deadline: Jan 29, 2027, 3 pm; Lottery: Feb 24, 2027, 10 am
Middle (2025–26)	George Ellery Hale Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	85th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 59	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	85th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 59	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Da Vinci Connect	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Hawthorne	85th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 58	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2027; Lottery: Mar 4, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	WISH Community	Westside LA: Los Angeles	84th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 57	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Jan 29, 2027, 6 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Larchmont Charter	Westside LA: West Hollywood	83rd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 56	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application window closes: Feb 17, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	82nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 55	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Cha	San Fernando Valley: Lake View Terrace	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 55	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	iLEAD Hybrid	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Acton	80th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 53	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026. The state lists it as exclusively virtual	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Odyssey Charter	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Altadena	76th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 51	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Comienza Community Prep	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	75th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 50	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy	Central LA: Los Angeles	73rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 49	After-school program, Before-school care, School hours	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	73rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 49	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
Middle (2025–26)	PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Sylmar	73rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 49	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Emerson Community Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 49	After-school program, Uniforms required	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 49	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Lashon Academy	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	71st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Goethe International Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	71st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Long Beach	71st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	Dress code, no uniform	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	James Jordan Middle	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	70th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 48	After-school program, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Multicultural Learning Center	San Fernando Valley: Canoga Park	70th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 47	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Bridges Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Compton	70th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 47	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	68th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 46	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	68th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 46	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	67th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 46	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	ISANA Octavia Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	66th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	OCS - South	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Altadena	65th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 45	After-school program, School hours by grade	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Reseda Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	64th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 44	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Rise Kohyang Middle	Central LA: Los Angeles	64th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 44	After-school program	Application deadline: Feb 23, 2027; Lottery: Mar 9, 2027, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista	Westside LA: Los Angeles	64th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 44	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Valor Academy Middle	San Fernando Valley: North Hills	64th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 44	After-school program	Application deadline: Feb 6, 2027; Lottery: Feb 20, 2027, 9 am
Middle (2025–26)	Louis Armstrong Middle	San Fernando Valley: Sherman Oaks	64th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 44	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	ISANA Palmati Academy	San Fernando Valley: North Hollywood	62nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 43	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake	Central LA: Los Angeles	62nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 43	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Lifeline Education Charter	South LA and Compton: Compton	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 43	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Gardena	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 43	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Gabriella Charter	Central LA: Los Angeles	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	After-school program	Early application deadline: Jan 31, 2027; Lottery: Feb 6, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Academy of Innovation	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Century Community Charter	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	PUC Lakeview Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Lake View Terrace	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy 4	Westside LA: Los Angeles	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Equitas Academy #2	Central LA: Los Angeles	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Crown Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 42	After-school program, Before-school care	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Synergy Kinetic Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	58th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 41	Uniform policy	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Corazon Academy	South LA and Compton: South Gate	56th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 41	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	New Heights Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	56th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	Before-school care	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Downtown Value	Central LA: Los Angeles	56th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	After-school program, Before-school care	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance Kory Hunter Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	Before-school care	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
Middle (2025–26)	ISANA Nascent Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	iLEAD Online Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Acton	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026. The state lists it as exclusively virtual	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Valley Charter Middle	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	54th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	After-school program, Before-school care	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Libertas College Preparatory Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	54th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 40	After-school program, School hours	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy 6	Central LA: Los Angeles	53rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Today's Fresh Start-Compton	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Our Community Charter	San Fernando Valley: Chatsworth	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	New Horizons Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: North Hollywood	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Santa Clarita Valley International	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Castaic	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 39	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	High Tech LA Middle	San Fernando Valley: Sherman Oaks	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 38	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Arts in Action Community Middle	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 38	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	50th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 38	After-school program, Before-school care, Uniforms required, School day 8:25–3:30	Application deadline: Jan 20, 2027, 6 pm; Lottery: Jan 23, 2027, 10 am
Middle (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy 5	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	50th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 38	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	49th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 38	After-school program, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	49th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 38	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	48th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 37	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Animo Jefferson Charter Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	46th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 37	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	ISANA Achernar Academy	South LA and Compton: Compton	46th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 36	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Ivy Academia	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	42nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	After-school program, Uniform policy	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	42nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	42nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Accelerated	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	41st percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	California Creative Learning Academy MS	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	41st percentile · Developing · Scope Score 35	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: San Fernando	39th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 34	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Scholar Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	39th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4	Central LA: Los Angeles	38th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program, Before-school care, School hours	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	iLead Agua Dulce	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Agua Dulce	38th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program, School hours by grade	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	New Los Angeles Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	PUC Inspire Charter Academy	San Fernando Valley: Pacoima	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Global Education Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Bert Corona Charter	San Fernando Valley: Pacoima	36th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 33	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Stella Middle Charter Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	36th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 32	After-school program	Application deadline: Feb 16, 2027; Lottery: Mar 2, 2027, 5 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	36th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 32	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy Bell	South LA and Compton: Bell	36th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 32	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Alma Fuerte Public	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	35th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 32	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	33rd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Academies of the Antelope Valley	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Quartz Hill	32nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Gabriella Charter 2	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	32nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Palmdale Aerospace Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	32nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	Uniform policy	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Vaughn Next Century Learning Center	San Fernando Valley: San Fernando	32nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Everest Value	Central LA: Los Angeles	32nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 31	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Aveson Global Leadership Academy	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	31st percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	Uniforms optional, School hours	Lottery: Feb 27, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	El Rio Community	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	31st percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	After-school program, Before-school care	Lottery: Feb 19, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	New Designs Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	30th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	After-school program, Tutoring	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Extera Public	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	29th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Watts Learning Center Charter Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	29th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 30	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Elementary #3	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	28th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	After-school program, Before-school care	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Ingenium Charter Middle	San Fernando Valley: Winnetka	28th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Pasadena Rosebud Academy	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	28th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	27th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 29	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	24th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 28	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
Middle (2025–26)	Animo Compton Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	24th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 28	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Scholarship Prep - South Bay	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Wilmington	24th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 28	After-school program, Uniform policy, School day 8:15–3:00	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Grace Hopper STEM Academy	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	23rd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 28	After-school program, Uniform policy	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Animo Legacy Charter Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	23rd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 27	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Prepa Tec Los Angeles	South LA and Compton: Walnut Park	22nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 27	After-school program, Before-school care	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Academy of Opportunity	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	22nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 27	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	PUC Excel Charter Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	18th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 26	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	New Designs Charter School-Watts	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	18th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 26	After-school program, Before school, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #2	Central LA: Los Angeles	18th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 25	After-school program	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Para Los Niños Middle	Central LA: Los Angeles	17th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 25	After-school program, Before-school care, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	TEACH Academy of Technologies	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	16th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 25	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Vista Charter Middle	Central LA: Los Angeles	16th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 25	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	14th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 24	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	14th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 24	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Equitas Academy 4	Central LA: Los Angeles	11th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 23	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise	Central LA: Los Angeles	11th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 22	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle	Westside LA: Los Angeles	10th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 22	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	iLEAD Lancaster Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Lancaster	9th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 21	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Invictus Leadership Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	7th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 20	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Westbrook Academy	South LA and Compton: South Gate	4th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 18	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Aspire Pacific Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	4th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 18	After-school program, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy 3	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Carson	3rd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 18	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Philosophers Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	Bottom 1% · Needs Support · Scope Score 12	After-school program (KIPP SoCal's site)	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Magnolia Science Academy 2	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	Bottom 1% · Needs Support · Scope Score 11	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory of North America	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School East Valley	San Fernando Valley: Valley Village	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley	San Fernando Valley: Winnetka	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	ISANA Cardinal Academy	San Fernando Valley: Sun Valley	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	ISANA Himalia Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Compton Community	South LA and Compton: Compton	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	KIPP Sol Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline, before 4 pm: Feb 12, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27–28, 2027
Middle (2025–26)	Los Angeles Leadership Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	New West Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	Uniforms required	Lottery: Feb 24, 2027, 5 pm
Middle (2025–26)	Palmdale Academy Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	No Scope Score at this level	School day 8:30–3:33	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	School of Arts and Enterprise	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pomona	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
Middle (2025–26)	School of Extended Educational Options	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pomona	88th percentile among California alternative middle schools · Strong · Scope Score 38 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative middle schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Middle (2025–26)	Mission Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Lancaster	64th percentile among California alternative middle schools · Solid · Scope Score 27 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative middle schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates. The state lists it as exclusively virtual	Site not read yet
Middle (2025–26)	Antelope Valley Learning Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	38th percentile among California alternative middle schools · Developing · Scope Score 24 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative middle schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Middle (2025–26)	Opportunities for Learning - Duarte	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Duarte	17th percentile among California alternative middle schools · Needs Support · Scope Score 21 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative middle schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
Middle (2025–26)	Learning Works	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	5th percentile among California alternative middle schools · Needs Support · Scope Score 20 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative middle schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Renaissance Arts Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	99th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 96	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Duarte	94th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 81	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Da Vinci Science	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: El Segundo	89th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 75	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2027
High (2024–25)	Larchmont Charter	Westside LA: West Hollywood	89th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 75	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application window closes: Feb 17, 2027; Lottery: Feb 27, 2027
High (2024–25)	Hawthorne Math and Science Academy	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Hawthorne	89th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 75	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Granada Hills Charter	San Fernando Valley: Granada Hills	88th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 74	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 3 pm
High (2024–25)	Valley International Preparatory High	San Fernando Valley: Northridge	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 74	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Leichtman-Levine Family Foundation Enviro	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 73	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep	Central LA: Los Angeles	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 73	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	87th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 73	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	New West Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	86th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 73	Uniforms required	Lottery: Feb 24, 2027, 5 pm
High (2024–25)	Alliance Ted K. Tajima High	Central LA: Los Angeles	86th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 73	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	New Designs Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	86th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 72	After-school program, Tutoring	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Palisades Charter High	Westside LA: Pacific Palisades	86th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 72	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline: Nov 30, 2026, 4 pm; Lottery: Jan 11, 2027
High (2024–25)	Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	84th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 71	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	CATCH Prep Charter High, Inc.	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	83rd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 71	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	83rd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 70	After-school program, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	High Tech LA	San Fernando Valley: Lake Balboa	83rd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 70	Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Port of Los Angeles High	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: San Pedro	82nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Jan 22, 2027
High (2024–25)	Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High	Central LA: Los Angeles	82nd percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Environmental Charter High - Lawndale	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Lawndale	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Patti & Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	WISH Academy High	Westside LA: Los Angeles	81st percentile · Strong · Scope Score 69	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Jan 29, 2027, 6 pm
High (2024–25)	Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	80th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 68	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	City Honors International Preparatory High	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	80th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 68	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Lennox Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Lennox	78th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 67	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo Inglewood Charter High	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	78th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 67	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Taft Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	75th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 66	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
High (2024–25)	Ednovate - Brio College Prep	Central LA: Los Angeles	75th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 66	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo Leadership High	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	75th percentile · Strong · Scope Score 65	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Magnolia Science Academy 3	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Carson	74th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 65	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	74th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 65	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	Math and Science College Preparatory	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	74th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 65	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Birmingham Community Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Lake Balboa	74th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 65	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	PUC Lakeview Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Sylmar	73rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 65	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 64	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	72nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 64	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	Los Angeles Leadership Academy	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	71st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 64	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Valor Academy High	San Fernando Valley: North Hills	70th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 63	After-school program	Application deadline: Dec 30, 2026; Lottery: Jan 14, 2027, 5 pm
High (2024–25)	PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Cha	San Fernando Valley: Lake View Terrace	70th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 63	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	69th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 63	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	iLEAD Hybrid	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Acton	68th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 62	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026. The state lists it as exclusively virtual	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Grover Cleveland Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	67th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 62	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
High (2024–25)	El Camino Real Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills	66th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 62	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline: Jan 15, 2027
High (2024–25)	Rise Kohyang High	Central LA: Los Angeles	66th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 62	After-school program	Application deadline: Dec 23, 2026; Lottery: Jan 7, 2027, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Animo Pat Brown	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	65th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 61	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	65th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 61	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	Magnolia Science Academy 4	Westside LA: Los Angeles	63rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 61	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	University Preparatory Value High	Central LA: Los Angeles	62nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 60	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex	San Fernando Valley: Sun Valley	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 60	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	Environmental Charter High - Gardena	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Gardena	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 60	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Vaughn Next Century Learning Center	San Fernando Valley: San Fernando	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 60	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Morgan McKinzie High	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 60	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo Jackie Robinson High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	61st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 59	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Da Vinci Communications	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: El Segundo	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 59	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2027
High (2024–25)	Synergy Quantum Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	60th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 59	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Sylmar	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 59	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Wallis Annenberg High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 59	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Discovery Charter Preparatory #2	San Fernando Valley: Sylmar	59th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 59	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Da Vinci Design	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: El Segundo	58th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 59	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2027
High (2024–25)	Lifeline Education Charter	South LA and Compton: Compton	58th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 58	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Palmdale Aerospace Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	57th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 58	Uniform policy	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Aspire Pacific Academy	South LA and Compton: Huntington Park	56th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 58	After-school program, Uniform policy (Aspire's site)	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Westbrook Academy	South LA and Compton: South Gate	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 57	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Ednovate - East College Prep	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 57	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Chatsworth Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Chatsworth	55th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 57	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
High (2024–25)	Magnolia Science Academy	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	54th percentile · Solid · Scope Score 57	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo South Los Angeles Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	53rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 57	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Santa Clarita Valley International	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Castaic	53rd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 56	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Magnolia Science Academy 2	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	52nd percentile · Solid · Scope Score 56	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Central City Value	Central LA: Los Angeles	51st percentile · Solid · Scope Score 56	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	49th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 55	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing	San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys	49th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 55	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo Venice Charter High	Westside LA: Venice	48th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 55	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Stella High Charter Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	48th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 55	After-school program (Bright Star Schools' site)	Application deadline: Jan 7, 2027; Lottery: Jan 21, 2027, 6 pm
High (2024–25)	University High School Charter	Westside LA: Los Angeles	47th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 55	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
High (2024–25)	PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	46th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 54	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	ICEF View Park Preparatory High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	44th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 54	After-school program	Early application deadline: Jan 31, 2027; Lottery: Feb 6, 2027
High (2024–25)	New Designs Charter School-Watts	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	43rd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 54	After-school program, Before school, Uniforms required	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	42nd percentile · Developing · Scope Score 53	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Reseda Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	40th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 53	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
High (2024–25)	PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	40th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 52	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Camino Nuevo High #2	Central LA: Los Angeles	39th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 52	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Lottery application deadline: Jan 22, 2027; Lottery: Feb 5, 2027
High (2024–25)	Da Vinci Connect	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Hawthorne	38th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 52	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2027; Lottery: Mar 4, 2027
High (2024–25)	Ednovate - South LA College Prep	Central LA: Los Angeles	38th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 52	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	37th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 52	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	Palmdale Academy Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	34th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 51	School day 8:30–3:33	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo City of Champions Charter High	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	34th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 51	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Sylmar Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Sylmar	31st percentile · Developing · Scope Score 50	After-school program	LAUSD affiliated charter: enroll directly if you live inside its boundary, or apply through LAUSD Choices by November 6, 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	28th percentile · Developing · Scope Score 49	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Priority date: Dec 4, 2026
High (2024–25)	TEACH Tech Charter High	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	24th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 47	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	24th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 47	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Academies of the Antelope Valley	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Quartz Hill	22nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 47	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Animo Compton Charter	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	22nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 47	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Equitas Collegiate High	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	22nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 47	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Intellectual Virtues Academy	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Long Beach	14th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 44	Dress code, no uniform, School day 8:35–3:40	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise	Central LA: Los Angeles	14th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 43	After-school program	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	iLEAD Online Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Acton	12th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 42	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026. The state lists it as exclusively virtual	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Bert Corona Charter High	San Fernando Valley: Pacoima	10th percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 41	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	2nd percentile · Needs Support · Scope Score 31	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 4 pm
High (2024–25)	Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory of North America	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Aveson Global Leadership Academy	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	No Scope Score at this level	Uniforms optional, School hours	Lottery: Feb 27, 2027
High (2024–25)	Clear Passage Educational Center	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Long Beach	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Empower Generations	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Lancaster	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates. The state lists it as primarily virtual	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Family First Charter	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Hawthorne	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	iLead Agua Dulce	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Agua Dulce	No Scope Score at this level	After-school program, School hours by grade	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	Magnolia Science Academy 5	San Fernando Valley: Reseda	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school, uniform or teaching-approach details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	New Millennium Secondary	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Gardena	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	New Opportunities Charter	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: Inglewood	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	New Village Girls Academy	Central LA: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	School of Arts and Enterprise	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pomona	No Scope Score at this level	We didn't find before- or after-school or uniform details on its site in October 2026.	No 2027–28 date on its site when we read it in October 2026.
High (2024–25)	The SEED School of Los Angeles County	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	No Scope Score at this level	Uniforms required	Application deadline: Feb 2, 2027; Lottery: Feb 3, 2027
High (2024–25)	School of Extended Educational Options	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pomona	85th percentile among California alternative high schools · Strong · Scope Score 39 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Valencia	73rd percentile among California alternative high schools · Solid · Scope Score 29 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates. The state lists it as primarily virtual	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Opportunities for Learning - Duarte	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Duarte	67th percentile among California alternative high schools · Solid · Scope Score 27 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Irwindale	65th percentile among California alternative high schools · Solid · Scope Score 27 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates. The state lists it as primarily virtual	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Options for Youth San Gabriel	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: San Gabriel	56th percentile among California alternative high schools · Solid · Scope Score 22 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Mission Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Lancaster	43rd percentile among California alternative high schools · Developing · Scope Score 19 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates. The state lists it as exclusively virtual	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Options For Youth - Duarte, Inc	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	37th percentile among California alternative high schools · Developing · Scope Score 17 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Mission View Public	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Santa Clarita	34th percentile among California alternative high schools · Developing · Scope Score 16 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Antelope Valley Learning Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Palmdale	30th percentile among California alternative high schools · Developing · Scope Score 14 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Desert Sands Charter	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Lancaster	29th percentile among California alternative high schools · Developing · Scope Score 14 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	SIATech Academy South	East LA and Northeast LA: Los Angeles	21st percentile among California alternative high schools · Needs Support · Scope Score 12 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates. The state lists it as exclusively virtual	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Matrix for Success Academy	South LA and Compton: Los Angeles	11th percentile among California alternative high schools · Needs Support · Scope Score 10 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Assurance Learning Academy	Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita: Lancaster	10th percentile among California alternative high schools · Needs Support · Scope Score 10 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Da Vinci RISE High	Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay: El Segundo	6th percentile among California alternative high schools · Needs Support · Scope Score 9 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates. The state lists it as primarily virtual	Site not read yet
High (2024–25)	Learning Works	Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena	5th percentile among California alternative high schools · Needs Support · Scope Score 9 Alternative school: students are enrolled through a placement, application, or referral process specific to the program. Scored, but ranked against California alternative high schools rather than comprehensive ones.	We haven't read this school's site yet, for its details or its 2027–28 dates.	Site not read yet

How do LA's charter elementary, middle and high schools compare?

Each ranked school in the finder shows a percentile, a band word and a Scope Score. The percentile says how many of every 100 California schools we rank at the same level this school scored above. That counts regular public schools as well as charters. The band word (Strong, Solid, Developing or Needs Support) puts that percentile into one of four plain ranges. The Scope Score is the 0–100 number behind both. It's built from state test results, chronic absence, suspensions and English learners' progress, and high schools add graduation and college readiness. How the score works has the details.

We lead with the percentile because a Scope Score doesn't carry across levels. Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter, a high school, has a Scope Score of 57. That puts it at the 53rd percentile of California high schools. Synergy Charter Academy, an elementary school, scores lower, 45, and still sits at the 68th percentile of elementary schools. Compare schools at the same level by percentile, and never compare an elementary Scope Score with a high school one. That's why the finder keeps the three levels in separate lists.

The years differ too. Elementary and middle results come from 2025–26 tests. High school scores need graduation and college-readiness records, which come out a year later, so they use 2024–25.

Which charter schools in Los Angeles score highest? In SchoolScope's Scope Scores, built from California Department of Education data, the top LA County charters at each level are these. Elementary, from 2025–26 tests: Carpenter Community Charter in Studio City and Renaissance Arts Academy (both 99th percentile), then Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter on the Westside (98th). Middle, also 2025–26: Renaissance (99th), then San Jose Charter Academy in West Covina, Paul Revere Charter Middle and Granada Hills Charter (94th each). High school, from 2024–25 records: Renaissance (99th), then California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley in Duarte (94th). All are in our Strong band. Each percentile compares the school with every California school we rank at its level, not only with other charters.

Charter elementary schools in Los Angeles

LA County has 145 charter elementary schools ranked statewide. Of those, 44 are Strong, 47 Solid, 35 Developing and 19 Needs Support. They run from the bottom 1% of California elementary schools to the 99th percentile. Nineteen more teach elementary grades but have no elementary score, and the finder lists them in their own group.

Charter middle schools in Los Angeles

Against the state, LA's charter middle schools rank lowest of the three levels. Of 137 ranked, 21 are Strong and 25 are Needs Support. The range again runs from the bottom 1% to the 99th. Five alternative charters are ranked only against other alternative middle schools, in a group of their own.

Charter high schools in Los Angeles

Of 101 charter high schools ranked statewide, 31 are Strong and 10 are Needs Support. The lowest sits at the 2nd percentile. Another 15 alternative high schools are ranked only within their class.

What if a school runs K–8, 6–12 or K–12?

Read the level your child will enter and the level they'll stay for, because one campus can rank very differently at each. Fifty-three LA charters are ranked at both elementary and middle, and 24 of them land in a different band at each level. Of 29 ranked at both middle and high, 18 change band. At 16, the high school percentile is higher, 5 of them by 50 points or more.

Granada Hills Charter, a K–12 in the Valley, stays close: 93rd, 94th and 88th. Others don't. Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in San Fernando runs 40th, 32nd and 61st. Magnolia Science Academy 3 in Carson is at the 3rd percentile for middle school and the 74th for high school.

This data doesn't say why. The two levels are different students, and the high school results come from an earlier year and add graduation and college readiness. In the finder, a multi-level campus links to its other levels, each with its own percentile.

Which LAUSD charter schools can we get into by address?

At the elementary level, most of LA's top-ranked charters are LAUSD affiliated charters, and where you live changes how you get in. The county has 44 Strong charter elementary schools. Twenty-nine of them are LAUSD charters: 27 affiliated charters and the district's two magnet charters, Community Magnet Charter Elementary and Open Charter Magnet. That's 21 of the 23 in the Valley and 8 of the 12 on the Westside. No other area has one in that group. At middle school, 5 of the 21 Strong charters are affiliated. At high school, it's 1 of 31.

An affiliated charter has an attendance boundary, like a neighborhood school. LAUSD's 2027–28 Choices brochure says families who live inside it "do not need to apply" and can enroll with the school directly. Families outside the boundary apply through LAUSD Choices. Its on-time deadline for 2027–28 is November 6, 2026, and late applications from December 1 join the end of the waitlist. If more families apply from outside than there are seats, the school holds a public random drawing. The 2027–28 brochure puts it in January.

The two magnet charters have no boundary. Every new family applies through Choices, and magnets use priority points to choose.

The one thing we can see these schools share is where they are: elementary schools in the Valley and on the Westside. We can't tell from the scores whether being affiliated has anything to do with how they rank.

To check your address, use LAUSD's lookup. Our charter application guide explains which form each kind of charter uses, and our Choices guide explains filing Choices.

How do LA's charter schools compare, area by area?

The Valley and the Westside lead at elementary, mostly through LAUSD affiliated charters, while South LA and the South Bay are strongest at high school. Each area below names its leaders at each level, and the finder above lists every charter in it.

San Fernando Valley charter schools, from Granada Hills to Woodland Hills

The Valley has more charter elementary schools than any other area. More of them are Strong, too. Of its 54 ranked charter elementaries, 23 are Strong, and 21 of those are affiliated charters. Carpenter Community Charter in Studio City leads at the 99th percentile.

For middle and high school, the Valley's leader is an independent charter, Granada Hills Charter: 94th percentile for middle school and 88th for high school. It's a K–12, so it appears in all three lists, and it takes its own applications, not Choices. Its 2027–28 lottery applications close December 1, 2026, at 3 p.m., its enrollment page says. Later applications go to the end of the waitlist.

Woodland Hills alone has 11 charters. Two of them are large high schools that work differently. Taft Charter High (75th, Strong) is an affiliated charter with a boundary. El Camino Real Charter High (66th, Solid) is independent, and its lottery applications close January 15, 2027.

South LA and Compton charter schools

South LA is the largest area on our list, with 97 charters. It covers South Los Angeles plus Compton, Huntington Park, South Gate, Walnut Park, Lynwood and Bell. Almost all are independent charters. The one LAUSD affiliated charter is Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center.

These charters span every band at every level. Against the state, South LA's charter high schools stand highest: 6 of 29 are Strong, against 1 of 34 elementary schools and 2 of 46 middle schools. Lifeline Education Charter in Compton leads for elementary (89th). Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex leads for middle school (82nd), and New Designs Charter for high school (86th).

South LA's multi-level schools show the level split too. New Designs Charter is at the 30th percentile for middle school and the 86th for high school. Lifeline runs the other way: 89th for elementary, 61st for middle and 58th for high school. A family choosing a 6–12 school for sixth grade is choosing both levels, and the middle school years come first.

Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay charter schools

Only 3 charters on our list have a Long Beach address. For the rest of the city's schools, see Long Beach's school page. The area's 30 charters start in Inglewood, which has 12, and run down through Hawthorne, El Segundo, Gardena and Carson to San Pedro.

The South Bay's charter high schools are its strongest group: 8 of the 15 ranked are Strong. Da Vinci Science in El Segundo and Hawthorne Math and Science Academy lead at the 89th percentile.

For younger children, Inglewood's Wilder's Preparatory Academy leads at both levels. Its elementary school, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter, is at the 91st percentile, and its middle school is at the 91st as well. They're two separate schools on our list, so ask how a child moves from one to the other. In Long Beach, Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is a middle school at the 71st percentile.

Central LA charter schools: Downtown, Koreatown and Hollywood

Central LA's 35 charters sit in Downtown, Koreatown, Westlake, Hollywood and Silver Lake. Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood leads the elementary list at the 75th percentile.

No Central LA charter middle school reaches Strong. The leader, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, is at the 73rd percentile, Solid. High school is stronger here: Ednovate – USC Hybrid High College Prep is at the 87th and Alliance Ted K. Tajima High at the 86th, both Strong.

Camino Nuevo has several campuses here, and they don't rank alike. Its three Central LA elementary campuses run from the 28th to the 60th percentile. The network posts one set of application dates for all of them.

East LA and Northeast LA charter schools

This area's 35 charters run from Boyle Heights and El Sereno through Lincoln Heights to Glassell Park and Eagle Rock.

Renaissance Arts Academy is at the 99th percentile at all three levels, and it's small. The state counted about 475 students in 2024–25, from TK through 12th grade. Its high school score rests on 72 student-subject test records. That counts each student's English test and math test separately, so it covers 72 students or fewer. In a school this size, a few students' results carry more weight.

PUC Milagro Charter is next for elementary, at the 92nd percentile. For middle school, KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory in Boyle Heights is at the 85th.

Westside LA charter schools, from Santa Monica to Westchester

The Westside has only 24 charters, and nearly all of its elementary schools rank high. Twelve of its 14 ranked charter elementary schools are Strong, and 8 of those 12 are LAUSD charters: 6 affiliated and the 2 magnet charters. Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter leads at the 98th percentile. Santa Monica has one charter on our list, Canyon Charter Elementary, at the 96th.

Two of the Westside's top elementary schools show how different the doors can be. Canyon Charter is an affiliated charter, so families inside its boundary can enroll without applying. Community Magnet Charter Elementary, at the 97th, is an LAUSD magnet with no boundary at all. Every new family applies through Choices, and the school uses priority points to choose.

Paul Revere Charter Middle, an affiliated charter, leads middle school at the 94th percentile. Larchmont Charter, a K–12 with a West Hollywood address, leads high school at the 89th.

Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley charter schools

Pasadena has 6 of this area's 16 charters, and the rest run east to Pomona. San Jose Charter Academy in West Covina leads for elementary (87th) and middle school (94th).

Only one charter high school here is ranked against every California high school: California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley in Duarte, at the 94th percentile. Six more are alternative schools, such as the Opportunities for Learning and Options for Youth campuses. They enroll students through a placement, application or referral process of their own. So we rank them only against other California alternative high schools. Their percentiles sit in a separate group in the finder, with that note, and don't compare with the Duarte school's.

Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita charter schools

Up north, the list is short: 15 charters, 7 of them alternative schools. The rest include Academies of the Antelope Valley in Quartz Hill, Palmdale Aerospace Academy and Santa Clarita Valley International in Castaic.

Several of these are online programs, so check what the school day looks like before you compare scores. The California Department of Education lists iLEAD Hybrid and iLEAD Online Charter as "Exclusively Virtual" (CDE's codes). iLEAD Hybrid leads the area's middle schools at the 80th percentile, Strong, and its high school at the 68th. The highest-ranked elementary school here, iLEAD Online, is at the 45th.

Are all Magnolia, Bright Star, Ednovate, Camino Nuevo and Alliance campuses the same?

Across the areas, the same few network names keep coming up. A network's name won't tell you where one campus ranks: campuses from the same network sit far apart. Each campus below appears on its network's own site.

Magnolia middle schools: Magnolia Science Academy 4 in Venice is at the 59th percentile. Magnolia Science Academy 2 in the Valley is in the bottom 1%.
Bright Star middle schools: Rise Kohyang Middle in Koreatown and Valor Academy Middle in North Hills are at the 64th. Stella Middle Charter Academy is at the 36th.
Ednovate high schools: USC Hybrid High is at the 87th. Ednovate – South LA College Prep is at the 38th.
Alliance middle schools: Alliance Marine – Innovation and Technology 6-12 Complex in Sun Valley is at the 89th. Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is at the 24th.
KIPP SoCal middle schools: KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory is at the 85th. KIPP Philosophers Academy is in the bottom 1%.

Camino Nuevo's campuses spread the same way: its middle grades run from the 18th percentile to the 73rd.

A network can still matter: it may mean one application for several campuses, a shared after-school program, or a path from its middle school into its own high school.

Which schools fit our school day: care, hours and TK?

Once you've found campuses that rank where you want, the next question is what happens around the bell. Tick a box in the finder and it keeps only the schools whose own site, or their network's, says they have it. Each tag links to the page that says so.

We read the sites of 319 of the 341 charters on October 26 and 27, 2026. We haven't read the other 22 yet, and 20 of those are alternative schools. Their rows say so, and the finder never counts them as missing anything. Of the 319, we found an after-school program for 93, before-school care for 17 and bell times for 22. Of the 160 elementary schools we read, 74 list TK.

A school that drops out when you tick a box didn't mention it on its site, or we haven't read its site yet. Ask before you cross it off.

"After-school program" covers very different things. KIPP SoCal's network page gives hours until 6 p.m., "including all minimum school days," the short days when school lets out early. Academia Moderna in South LA lists free after-school care until 6 p.m. Other sites name a program with no hours at all. New Designs Charter lists before-school tutoring, so the finder labels it "Tutoring" and doesn't count it as care. If a school's site is quiet, ask four things. What time does care end? What does it cost? Does it run on minimum days? Is there a waitlist?

Some statements come from a network, not the campus. Aspire's site says its after-school program is "available for grades TK-9." Its FAQ says "Most Aspire campuses do have uniforms" and "Each school community determines whether a uniform policy is appropriate." The finder labels those "From Aspire's site," so ask the campus what it does. There's no uniform box, because a filter would hide every school that didn't mention uniforms. The uniform tag still shows what a school says, including Aveson, whose site says uniforms aren't required.

TK, or transitional kindergarten, is the free public school year before kindergarten, for children who turn 4 by September 1. The finder says only "TK offered," because some pages still describe an older age rule. Check the birthday cutoff with the school. Our TK guide compares it with preschool.

The teaching-approach menu sorts each school's own description into a broad label. College prep is the most common (71 schools), then a social-emotional focus (63), project-based learning (37), arts or STEAM (34) and STEM (31). Two schools that both say "project-based" can still run very different classrooms.

When are the 2027–28 application dates?

LAUSD Choices comes first, on November 6, 2026, for the affiliated and magnet charters. Granada Hills and Green Dot close their lottery lists on December 1, and most network dates fall in January and February.

When we read the sites in late October, 88 of the 269 independent charters we read had a 2027–28 date posted on their own site or their network's. The finder shows each one and marks it once it passes. The deadlines, in order:

LAUSD Choices, November 6, 2026: the on-time deadline for the 48 affiliated charters and the two magnet charters. Late applications open December 1 and join the end of the waitlist.
Granada Hills Charter, December 1, 2026, 3 p.m.
Green Dot, December 1, 4 p.m.: applications for the lottery must arrive by then, its enrollment page says. That covers the Ánimo schools and Locke.
Alliance, December 4: a pop-up on Alliance campus sites says applying on or before then increases a child's chances of a seat. It's a priority date, not a stated cutoff. We didn't see it on every visit, so confirm it with each campus.
Later in December: Rise Kohyang High (December 23) and Valor Academy High (December 30), from Bright Star's dates page.
January: Stella High (January 7), El Camino Real Charter High (January 15), and Stella Elementary and Girls Athletic Leadership School (January 20). Then Camino Nuevo and Port of Los Angeles High (January 22), WISH and Ocean Charter (January 29) and ICEF's early deadline (January 31). Camino Nuevo's lottery is February 5 and ICEF's is February 6.
February: The SEED School of Los Angeles County (February 2, lottery February 3), then Valor Academy Middle (February 6) and Valor Academy Elementary (February 10). KIPP SoCal's deadline is before February 12 at 4 p.m., and its lottery is February 27–28. Then come Stella Middle (February 16), Soleil Academy (February 19), Rise Kohyang Elementary and Middle (February 23) and Da Vinci (February 28, a priority deadline; later applications join the end of the waitlist).

California law sets the basic rule for independent charters. When more students apply than a charter has room for, it fills the open seats by "a public random drawing" (Education Code 47605(e)(2)(B)). Current students keep their places, and children who live in the district get preference. A school can add others, such as siblings, if its authorizer agrees.

Most of the independent charters we read hadn't posted a date yet, so check again in January for the schools on your list. The application guide covers how network applications work.

Is an LA charter better than our neighborhood school?

It depends on the two schools. Charter status tells you how you apply, not how good one campus is. At each level, LA County's charters run from near the bottom of California to near the top.

Put the charter you like beside your assigned school on Compare, at the same level. Look at the percentile first, then at chronic absence and suspensions. If the charter is well ahead, the application is worth the effort. If the two are close, the things the data can't show matter more. Think about the commute, the hours and how each school handles special education. The questions to ask before you apply cover those.

Scores leave out most of what a school is like. We can't tell from them whether a teacher will notice a quiet kid, or whether the front office calls you back. The list also leaves some schools out. Private schools aren't charters, so none are here. Eight charters carry a Los Angeles County school code but have addresses in other counties, from Redlands to Thousand Oaks. We left them out. A few charters with LA County addresses carry another county's school code, so they aren't on the list either.

If you do apply, keep your resident school registered as the backup. Offers can come after school starts, and the application guide explains how. Use the list to choose which schools to visit, then let the visit decide.

Ratings: SchoolScope's analysis of California Department of Education records, 2025–26 for elementary and middle schools and 2024–25 for high schools. School facts and dates: each school's or network's own site, read October 26–27, 2026. Areas are our grouping by address. Confirm every date with the school before you apply.

San Fernando Valley

South LA and Compton

Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay

Central LA

East LA and Northeast LA

Westside LA

Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley

Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita

San Fernando Valley

South LA and Compton

Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay

Central LA

East LA and Northeast LA

Westside LA

Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley

Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita

San Fernando Valley

South LA and Compton

Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay

Central LA

East LA and Northeast LA

Westside LA

Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley

Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita

How do LA's charter elementary, middle and high schools compare?

Charter elementary schools in Los Angeles

Charter middle schools in Los Angeles

Charter high schools in Los Angeles

What if a school runs K–8, 6–12 or K–12?

Which LAUSD charter schools can we get into by address?

How do LA's charter schools compare, area by area?

San Fernando Valley charter schools, from Granada Hills to Woodland Hills

South LA and Compton charter schools

Long Beach, Inglewood and South Bay charter schools

Central LA charter schools: Downtown, Koreatown and Hollywood

East LA and Northeast LA charter schools

Westside LA charter schools, from Santa Monica to Westchester

Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley charter schools

Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita charter schools

Are all Magnolia, Bright Star, Ednovate, Camino Nuevo and Alliance campuses the same?

Which schools fit our school day: care, hours and TK?

When are the 2027–28 application dates?

Is an LA charter better than our neighborhood school?

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