For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,029 students in Ventura, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ventura, CA are Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education and Golden Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Ventura have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ventura, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Gr: K-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ventura, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ventura, CA include Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education and Golden Valley Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Ventura?
2 public charter schools are located in Ventura.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura?
Ventura public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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