For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,143 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA are Hawthorne Math And Science Academy and Family First Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Hawthorne, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Family First Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12500 Ramona Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Hawthorne, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crescendo Charter Conservatory (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2506 West Imperial Hwy
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Gr: K-5 | 198 students
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Gr: K-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Gr: K-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
13434 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Gr: 4-5 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hawthorne, CA include Hawthorne Math And Science Academy and Family First Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Hawthorne?
2 public charter schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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