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Top 10 Best Santa Ana Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public charter schools serving 8,407 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Ana, CA are Ocsa, Nova Academy Early College High School and Samueli Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Santa Ana, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #22.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Grades: 7-12
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Grades: K-8
| 951 students
Rank: #55.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #77.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Grades: K-8
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Grades: K-12
| 504 students
Rank: #99.
Nova Academy - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #1111.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: 6-9
| 314 students
Rank: #1313.
Vista Condor Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Meridian Global Academy
Charter School
2609 West 5th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: 9-11
| 173 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,096 students
2701 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 829 students
1010 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
811 E. Bishop St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-2800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Ana, CA include Ocsa, Nova Academy Early College High School and Samueli Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Ana?
14 public charter schools are located in Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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