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Top 3 Best Orange Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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, Santiago Middle School and Unity Middle College High 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 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orange have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Grades: K-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Grades: 7-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #33.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (Tlc) Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Grades: K-6
| 200 students

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, Santiago Middle School and Unity Middle College High 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).

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