2020 Best Charter Middle Schools in CaliforniaAbout this List

Yu Ming Charter School

• Public School
• Oakland, CA
• K-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: so good. Everything about this school is very good and cool. I’m lovin’ it. Great sbac scores. Very excellent.
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• A+

• 357 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Larchmont Charter School

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• K-12
• 67 reviews

Senior: Larchmont Charter School is an incredibly special school. the teachers are dedicated to basing their curriculum around current events and social issues without forcing their own bias on to students. Larchmont creates a safe space for students to truly express themselves and therefore breeds activism, acceptance and involvement in the community. teachers make themselves extremely available to students in a diligently professional way that enable students to feel comfortable to both ask questions and provide answers in group discussions, which happen quite often. one negative thing i would say about the school, however, is that the administration is very disorganized.
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• A

• 1,432 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bullis Charter School

• Public School
• Los Altos, CA
• K-8
• 6 reviews

Parent: Superb.
The school offers great instruction in Math, Science and English. Most kids seem way ahead of syllabus in Math. Kids learn about geography and being environment friendly from an early age.

There are tremendous opportunities for extra curricular activities like Drama, Art, Archery, Lacrosse and cool classes like pottery, comic book writing, reading club, math olympics. The school has a good number of players and fields teams in virtually every sport from basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.

The Bullis community is diverse, friendly and welcoming. Parents choose to be as involved or not-at-all without any expectations.
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• A

• 825 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Discovery Charter School

• Public School
• San Jose, CA
• K-8
• 9 reviews

Parent: Discovery is such an amazing school! My son has definitely come out of his shell and has learned so much! This is his 2nd year there and he loves going to school everyday. Most days he wants to stay longer in the extended care program. The kids get exposed to all sorts of different things such as, cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, Operas & the amazing field trips. I love that all teachers have Collece degrees so they are extremely knowledgeable and professional :)
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• A

• 552 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County

• Capistrano Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• 1 review

• A

• 816 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Odyssey Charter School

• Public School
• Altadena, CA
• K-8

• A

• 472 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Community Roots Academy

• Capistrano Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• 1 review

Niche User: Can’t say enough about Community Roots Academy and the education the students are receiving. Here it’s safe and cool for students to raise their hands in class, do their homework, and care openly about their school. At CRA students have meaningful experiences that help them see the connections between their formal education and the world. Thank you, CRA.
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• A

• 631 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tierra Linda Middle School

• San Carlos Elementary School District, CA
• 5-8

• A

• 710 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley

• Public School
• Lake Forest, CA
• K-8

• A

• 593 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Petaluma Accelerated Charter School

• Petaluma Joint Union High School District, CA
• 7-8

• A

• 98 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Quail Lake Environmental Charter School

• Sanger Unified School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 556 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School

• Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 212 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greater San Diego Academy

• Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary School District, CA
• K-12
• 7 reviews

• A

• 242 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bowman Charter School

• Public School
• Auburn, CA
• K-8

• A

• 586 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Da Vinci Connect

• Wiseburn Unified School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 369 Students
• 46:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hume Lake Charter School

• Public School
• Hume, CA
• K-12

• A

• 64 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Academy of Alameda

• Alameda Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Parent: Well designed, thoughtful, program that includes core academics, music, and extracurricular activities. Teachers are engaged and available to parents when needed. My child graduated from 8th grade in June 2019 and her experience was more than I could have hoped for - they embed diversity and respect, and have simple steps to ensure the teachers and others have an eye on the development of each child (soon to be adult).
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• A

• 511 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John McCandless Charter School

• Lincoln Unified School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 324 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hillcrest Middle School

• Gravenstein Union Elementary School District, CA
• 6-8

• A

• 246 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orcutt Academy Charter School

• Orcutt Union Elementary School District, CA
• K-12
• 224 reviews

Senior: This high school is a very friendly, accepting school, with a relatively small population which makes it all the more like a family. The staff is very dedicated to their students and bullying is non-existent as it is cooler to be kind than mean. I love my high school!
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• A

• 784 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Temecula Valley Charter School

• Temecula Valley Unified School District, CA
• K-8
• 8 reviews

Parent: My daughter has had the best experience at Temecula Valley Charter School. She has spent 6 years at TVCS and we have been so pleased. We have experienced dedicated caring administration and teachers who are "Super Heros"!! The school is always teaching excellent academics alongside great values and really developing the whole child. As a parent, I have been welcomed to the campus with open arms. I love to volunteer here and my daughter is thriving!
Read 8 Reviews

• A

• 528 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

California Connections Academy Southern California

• Online School
• Capistrano Unified School District, CA
• PK, K-12
• 145 reviews

Senior: Connections Academy is different from a traditional school in countless ways. Unlike a traditional school, Connections Academy is more flexible when it comes to your schedule, making it perfect for students who are heavily involved in extracurricular activities and/or struggle with day-to-day health problems. Along with that, I feel that by attending Connections Academy, the stress of social peer pressure and the melodrama of school students is lessened, creating a positive and focused environment for people who want to succeed in their studies.
The one thing that I would like to see change is improvements in the Special Educations department. The staff in the department are beyond hard working. I feel that they deserve more recognition from the school for their outstanding work ethic and commitment to their students. I also believe an investment into a modified course(s) for severe special need students could be helpful to their overall success in the school.
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• A

• 3,500 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dixon Montessori Charter School

• Public School
• Dixon, CA
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

Parent: Great teachers, staff are willing to work with you to improve students learning ! Wish they would share more sports programs.
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• A

• 394 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter School

• Santa Rosa High School District, CA
• 5-6
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I have a love for learning and miss being in a classroom stting..i use various learning styles and really establish between school and home life. I am a very free spirit but flourish when it comes to bring creative in your classroom.
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• A

• 127 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Guajome Park Academy Charter School

• Vista Unified School District, CA
• K-12
• 143 reviews

Senior: A lovely school to be a part of! Being a small school allows students to get to know one another more. I have made so many friendships along the way. Key club has been here since 1994. The very same year our school started. I have met so many smart, kind and most importantly good leaders of our home, school, and community through this club. As a group, we have all participated in various cleanups, food drives, and veteran stand downs. It's wonderful being able to be a part of this Club and especially serve as President for the last two years. Overall, this school has many other wonderful clubs and sports. It is missing a football team but its okay. We have an amazing soccer team. They put so much effort during practices and is overall reflected when they play during their matches. They play so well that last year they went to the finals! The teachers always have their plans ready before teaching. Every lesson goes smoothly. I am honored to be a part of this wonderful institution.
Read 143 Reviews

• A

• 1,385 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio