For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,054 students in Irvine, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Irvine, CA are Irvine International Academy and Excel Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Irvine, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy
Charter School
1 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 559-6868
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 559-6868
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Sycamore Creek Community Charter Ii
Charter School
4323 Cerritos Ave.
Irvine, CA 92616
(714) 594-3660
Irvine, CA 92616
(714) 594-3660
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Irvine, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Irvine, CA include Irvine International Academy and Excel Academy Charter. Irvine has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Irvine?
4 public charter schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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