For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 389 students in Carson, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Carson, CA is Magnolia Science Academy 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Carson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Carson, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Carson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Tree Continuation High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22628 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Carson, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Carson, CA include Magnolia Science Academy 3.
How many public charter schools are located in Carson?
1 public charter schools are located in Carson.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson?
Carson public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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