For the 2025 school year, there are 11 charter public preschools serving 17,518 students in California.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in California are Temecula Valley Charter, California Virtual San Mateo and California Virtual @ Sonoma. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #33.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 3,719 students
Rank: #55.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 6,152 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: PK-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #99.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24910 S. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9957
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9957
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Larchmont Charter School
Charter School
444 N Larchmont Blvd #207
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Grades: PK-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Charter School
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Grades: K
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in California?
The top ranked charter public preschools in California include Temecula Valley Charter, California Virtual San Mateo and California Virtual @ Sonoma.
How many charter public preschools are located in California?
11 charter public preschools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California charter public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public preschools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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