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Best California Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 online public schools serving 8,540 students in California.
California online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Redlands Eacademy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
820 West Stuart Ave.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 748-6941
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Orchard View
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Ilead Hybrid
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3720 Sierra Hwy. Ste. A
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 434-1755
Gr: K-12 | 3,817 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9775 Vernon Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Kings Canyon Online
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Iq Academy California-los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: K-12 | 1,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Val Verde Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
972 Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2450
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Tehama Elearning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
979 Douglass St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Insight School Of California
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Moreno Valley Online Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24521 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4970
Gr: K-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2221 Matson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4990
Gr: 4-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
New Jerusalem Elementary School
31400 South Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Gr: K | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in California?
15 online public schools are available for California students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in California?
California online public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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