For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,252 students in Orange, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Unity Middle College High School and Santiago Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orange have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Orange, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Santiago Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (Tlc) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Gr: K-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy
Charter School
2190 North Canal St.
Orange, CA 92865
(626) 429-2773
Orange, CA 92865
(626) 429-2773
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Scholarship Prep - Riverside
Charter School
9707 Magnolia Ave
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 795-3729
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 795-3729
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Unity Middle College High School and Santiago Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Orange?
6 public charter schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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