Best Hawthorne Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,172 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA are Hawthorne Math And Science Academy and Family First Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Family First Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12500 Ramona Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA include Hawthorne Math And Science Academy and Family First Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Hawthorne?
2 public charter schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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