For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 4,346 students in Hesperia, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hesperia, CA are Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hesperia, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hesperia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Hesperia, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9966 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14350 Bellflower Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Pathways To College K8
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10127 3rd Ave
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Gr: K-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Alta Vista Innovation High School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11988 Hesperia Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 203-4846
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 203-4846
Gr: 9-12 | 2,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #55.
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hesperia, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hesperia, CA include Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8.
How many public charter schools are located in Hesperia?
5 public charter schools are located in Hesperia.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia?
Hesperia public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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