For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,921 students in Orange, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Unity Middle College High School and Santiago Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orange have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Orange, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (Tlc) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Orange, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Unity Middle College High School and Santiago Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Orange?
4 public charter schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).