For the 2024 school year, there are 18 online public schools serving 9,742 students in California.
California online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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Best California Online Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Redlands Eacademy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
820 W. Stuart Ave.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 748-6941
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Ilead Hybrid
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3720 Sierra Hwy. Ste. A
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 755-6621
Grades: K-12
| 3,827 students
Rank: #66.
Orchard View
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
Kings Canyon Online
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #99.
Val Verde Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Bottom 50%
25100 Red Maple Ln.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 443-2450
Grades: K-12
| 642 students
Rank: #1010.
Iq California-los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: K-12
| 1,413 students
Rank: #1111.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9775 Vernon Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1212.
Trust Blended Learning
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9009 Park Pl.aza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 771-6080
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #1313.
Moreno Valley Online Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24521 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4800
Grades: K-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1414.
Tehama Elearning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
979 Douglass St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #1515.
Insight School Of California
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #1616.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 643-2338
Grades: 4-8
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Charter Schools
850 Hampshire Road Thousand
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Jerusalem Elementary School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Grades: K
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in California?
18 online public schools are available for California students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in California?
California online public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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