For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,296 students in 92656, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92656, CA are Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley and Journey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 92656 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 92656, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92656, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle School
Charter School
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
92656, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 92656, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92656, CA include Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley and Journey.
How many public charter schools are located in 92656?
4 public charter schools are located in 92656.
What is the racial composition of students in 92656?
92656 public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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