For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,840 students in 90016, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90016, CA are Synergy Charter Academy, Synergy Quantum Academy and Synergy Kinetic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90016 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90016, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90016, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 East 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #22.
Synergy Quantum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 East 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
New Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 South Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
New Los Angeles Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5753 Obama Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 90016, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90016, CA include Synergy Charter Academy, Synergy Quantum Academy and Synergy Kinetic Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 90016?
5 public charter schools are located in 90016.
What is the racial composition of students in 90016?
90016 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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