For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 575 students in Bell Gardens, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bell Gardens, CA are Magnolia Science Academy Bell and Russell Westbrook Why Not High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell Gardens, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Bell Gardens 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 Bell Gardens, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4210 East Gage Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(213) 745-4928
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Bell Gardens, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4210 E. Gage St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bell Gardens, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bell Gardens, CA include Magnolia Science Academy Bell and Russell Westbrook Why Not High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Bell Gardens?
2 public charter schools are located in Bell Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens 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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