Many charter public elementary schools in California are ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report and Niche in 2025. To discover which charter elementary schools earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report and Niche in 2025, check out the lists below.
Top Ranked Charter Schools of California Elementary Schools in 2025
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report publishes annual rankings for elementary, middle, and high schools in America. Below are the top-ranked charter schools among California elementary schools based on U.S. News state-by-state analysis:
- Ranked #7 – Yu Ming Charter (Oakland)
- Ranked #9 – Bullis Charter (Los Altos)
- Ranked #37 – Welby Way Charter Elementary School and Gifted-High Ability Magnet (West Hills)
- Ranked #49 – Canyon Charter Elementary (Santa Monica)
- Ranked #73 – Marshall Lane Elementary (Saratoga)
- Ranked #97 – Elevate (San Diego, CA)
Niche
Niche is an online platform offering in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, as well as over 140 million reviews and ratings. Below are the top-ranked charter schools among California elementary schools based on Niche's 2025 data sets and surveys:
- Ranked #3 – Granada Hills Charter School (Granada Hills)
- Ranked #17 – Larchmont Charter School (Los Angeles)
- Ranked #73 – Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley (Lake Forest)
- Ranked #81 – Goethe International Charter (Los Angeles)
- Ranked #92 – Yu Ming Charter School (Oakland)
- Ranked #97 – Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay (Union City)
What is a Charter School?
California's charter schools are tuition-free, public, and open to all students. California charter public schools have rigorous curriculum programs and unique educational approaches. In exchange for operational freedom and flexibility, charter schools are subject to higher levels of accountability than traditional public schools. Charter schools offer high-quality education options to communities. Learn More >>
