For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,506 students in 90045, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90045, CA are Wish Community, Open Charter Magnet and Wish Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90045 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90045, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90045, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Wish Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7400 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 743-6990
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 743-6990
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
90045, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Del Rey Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8701 Park Hill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2500
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
7400 W. Manchester Bldg K
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
7400 West Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
5431 W. 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 90045, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90045, CA include Wish Community, Open Charter Magnet and Wish Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 90045?
3 public charter schools are located in 90045.
What is the racial composition of students in 90045?
90045 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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