For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 9,358 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tulare County, CA are University Preparatory High School, Harmony Magnet Academy and Loma Vista Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Tulare County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 South Mooney Blvd. Maripos
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Sequoia Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23958 Avenue 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 564-2106
Gr: K-7 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6832 Avenue 280
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3236
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 West Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Gr: K-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31191 Road 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Gr: K-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Blue Oak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28050 Rd. 148
Visalia, CA 93279
(559) 730-7422
Visalia, CA 93279
(559) 730-7422
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 West Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 North K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Gr: 7-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Charter Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 West Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Visalia Technical Early College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 South Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Global Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Robin Dr.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Butterfield Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
La Sierra High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 East Houston Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Accelerated Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4136 North Mooney Blvd.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Tulare County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lindsay Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
270 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tulare County, CA include University Preparatory High School, Harmony Magnet Academy and Loma Vista Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Tulare County?
19 public charter schools are located in Tulare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County?
Tulare County public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Tulare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Tulare County include: Valley Life Charter vs. Sycamore Valley Academy, Sycamore Valley Academy vs. Valley Life Charter
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