For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 915 students in 91601, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 91601, CA are Colfax Charter Elementary School and New Horizons Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 91601 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 91601, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91601, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
New Horizons Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Fair Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 754-1362
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 754-1362
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 91601, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 91601, CA include Colfax Charter Elementary School and New Horizons Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 91601?
2 public charter schools are located in 91601.
What is the racial composition of students in 91601?
91601 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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