For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,029 students in Laguna Niguel, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Laguna Niguel, CA are Community Roots Academy and Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Niguel, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Laguna Niguel have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Roots Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Gr: K-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts Iii
Charter School
2a Liberty
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Laguna Niguel, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Laguna Niguel, CA include Community Roots Academy and Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts. Laguna Niguel has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Laguna Niguel?
3 public charter schools are located in Laguna Niguel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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