For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 8,701 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, CA are Paseo Grande Charter, Empower Generations and Academies Of The Antelope Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Lancaster, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paseo Grande Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5248 Rose St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Empower Generations
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Mission View Public
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Gr: 8-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Gr: 6-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Desert Sands Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44130 20th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Gr: 8-12 | 727 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Vista Real Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37212 47th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Gr: K-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Assurance Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Gr: 8-12 | 3,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, CA include Paseo Grande Charter, Empower Generations and Academies Of The Antelope Valley.
How many public charter schools are located in Lancaster?
10 public charter schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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