For the 2025 school year, there are 67 public charter schools serving 31,745 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in South Los Angeles are Matrix For Success Academy, Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy and Lashon Academy City. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matrix For Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 East 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4610 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Lashon Academy City
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #44.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #55.
Stella High Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 East 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Catch Prep Charter High Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 293-3917
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 293-3917
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
Accelerated Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3914 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Gr: K-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Animo Inglewood Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3425 West Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Animo Jackie Robinson High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Watts Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 West 95th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-9900
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-9900
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #1414.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Gr: 6-12 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8466 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Gr: K-4 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Center For Advanced Learning
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4016 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-0245
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-0245
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1717.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2202 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3737 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 746-1995
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 746-1995
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Synergy Quantum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 East 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2020.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9719 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Animo Pat Brown
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 585-3312
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 585-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12628 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 756-3930
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 756-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 South Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Gr: 6-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4410 South Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 406-8007
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 406-8007
Gr: K-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
New Los Angeles Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5421 Obama Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Stem Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 West 35th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 998-0950
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 998-0950
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Wallis Annenberg High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2828.
Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2929.
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Stella Middle Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 West Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Today's Fresh Start-compton
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4476 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3232.
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Kansas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #3333.
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5886 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 484-0450
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 484-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #3434.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Gr: 6-10 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #3535.
Downtown Value
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-8868
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-8868
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Matrix For Success Academy, Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy and Lashon Academy City.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
71 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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