For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,248 students in Palmdale, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Palmdale, CA is Palmdale Aerospace Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmdale, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Palmdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Palmdale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Gr: K-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Creative Technologies - Antelope Valley
Charter School
1335 Rancho Vista Blvd
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 213-9037
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 213-9037
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Gr: K-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Palmdale, CA include Palmdale Aerospace Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Palmdale?
3 public charter schools are located in Palmdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale?
Palmdale 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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