For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,151 students in Anaheim, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Anaheim, CA are El Rancho Charter, Dual Language Immersion North County and Vibrant Minds Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Anaheim, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Gr: 7-8 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 University Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Vibrant Minds Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 West Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Palm Lane Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1646 West Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(657) 213-8980
Anaheim, CA 92802
(657) 213-8980
Gr: K-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Gr: 7-12
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Gr: 3-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Polaris Opportunity Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Anaheim, CA include El Rancho Charter, Dual Language Immersion North County and Vibrant Minds Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Anaheim?
6 public charter schools are located in Anaheim.
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim?
Anaheim 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).
Which public charter schools in Anaheim are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Anaheim include: Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship) vs. Vibrant Minds Charter
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