For the 2026 school year, there are 8 charter public preschools serving 15,943 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in California are California Virtual San Mateo, California Virtual @ Sonoma and California Virtual @ San Diego. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in California (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 3,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 5,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: PK-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Charter School
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Gr: K | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in California?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in California include California Virtual San Mateo, California Virtual @ Sonoma and California Virtual @ San Diego.
How many charter public preschools are located in California?
8 charter public preschools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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