For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 575 students in Bell Gardens, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Bell Gardens, CA are Magnolia Science Academy Bell and Russell Westbrook Why Not High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell Gardens, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Bell Gardens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Bell Gardens, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4210 East Gage Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(213) 745-4928
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(213) 745-4928
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Bell Gardens, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4210 E. Gage St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bell Gardens, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bell Gardens, CA include Magnolia Science Academy Bell and Russell Westbrook Why Not High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Bell Gardens?
2 public charter schools are located in Bell Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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